Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader of World's Ismaili Muslims, Dies at Age 88
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88. He became the spiritual leader at 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and led a community built on billions of dollars in tithes.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88, becoming the first Ismaili imam to pass away since the community's founding in the 11th century, according to sources close to the family. The Aga Khan played a significant role in modernizing the community and building its material empire, which generated billions of dollars in tithes through donations from followers around the world. He was also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education, healthcare, and poverty relief. The cause of death was not disclosed.
