The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work.

The government has officially declared February 8 as a national day of mourning to honor Prince Shah Karim Al-Husseini, Aga Khan IV, the revered spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini was on February 5 named the new Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world.He will take on the role from his father Prince Karim Aga ...