Aga Khan IV Laid to Rest in Egypt Following Private Burial

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, was laid to rest on February 9, 2025, in a private ceremony at his family's mausoleum in Aswan, Egypt, following his death on February 4 in Lisbon. The burial was attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, his successor, family members, and leaders of the Ismaili community, who honored his contributions as a philanthropist and spiritual leader. A ceremonial procession took place from the city to the Nile River, where his casket was carried by boat to the mausoleum. Over 300 guests attended his funeral service in Lisbon, including dignitaries such as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Aswan, significant to Ismaili history, is also the resting place of Aga Khan III, and plans are underway for a new mausoleum nearby. The global Ismaili community mourns his passing and looks to his son for continued leadership.