New Spiritual Guide Prince Rahim Takes Father’s Place in Touching Riverside Ceremony
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV was laid to rest in a quiet ceremony by the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt. The 88-year-old spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world passed away in Portugal last week.
His son, Prince Rahim, now the 50th Ismaili Imam, stood with family members and community leaders as they said goodbye to a man known worldwide for his kindness and help to others.
“We carried his casket by boat across the Nile to our family’s special place,” a family spokesperson said. “Then we walked up the hill to the beautiful resting place where his grandfather lies. It overlooks the river that has meant so much to our family for generations.”
The local governor joined the ceremony and gave Prince Rahim a special key to the city, showing how much the people of Aswan respected the Aga Khan family.
Egypt isn’t just any place for the Ismailis. About a thousand years ago, their leaders built Cairo and made it a place where art, science, and trade flourished. People from different backgrounds worked together, creating new ideas that still shape the region today.
“My grandfather and grandmother loved Aswan,” Prince Rahim shared. “They’re buried here too. Our family has always felt connected to this place and its wonderful people.”
The Aga Khan wasn’t just a religious leader – he built schools, hospitals, and businesses that have helped millions of people in poor countries. In Kenya, his work has created jobs, improved healthcare, and supported important newspapers that give people truthful information.
Leaders from around the world shared messages about how special he was. Kenya’s President Ruto called him “an extraordinary leader,” while the UK’s King Charles described him as “a true friend to humanity.”
Few days after the burial, the Ismaili Muslims gathered in Lisbon to welcome Prince Rahim as their new spiritual guide. He has promised to continue his father’s work helping people of all backgrounds live better lives.
“My father taught me that true leadership means serving others,” Prince Rahim said. “I will do my best to honor his memory by continuing to build bridges between different cultures and faiths.”
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