His Highness the Aga Khan became Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims on 11 July 1957 at the age of 20, succeeding his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan. He is the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet's daughter.
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News
20 June 2018
Prince Aly Muhammad opens World Partnership Walk in Toronto
Prince Aly Muhammad, the youngest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, joined a crowd of thousands...
Diamond Jubilee
17 June 2018
Aga Khan Centre to be inaugurated during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit to the UK
Next week, the Aga Khan Centre will be opened by HRH The Prince of Wales...
Diamond Jubilee
The Ismaili Muslim Community is commemorating 60 years since His Highness the Aga Khan became the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on 11 July 1957.
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With Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee visit quickly approaching, thousands of volunteers are working all hours, preparing to host Jamats from Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Germany, The...
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As anticipation builds for the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat with Mawlana Hazar Imam,...
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There is so much to see and do this July at the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival (IAF). Start planning for your time in Lisbon by reading through these five suggestions.
Important Links
Aga Khan Development Network
Each year, in collaboration with its partners, the AKDN provides 5 million people with quality...
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977 with the object of promoting scholarship...
Aga Khan Museum
The aim of the Aga Khan Museum will be to offer unique insights and new perspectives into Islamic...
