His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

The announcement of his designated successor will follow.

Aga Khan IV established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967 to bring together human, financial and technical resources to address the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. The Foundation operates in 18 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

The management, staff and volunteers of the Aga Khan Foundation offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide. As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world.