Born on Dec 13, 1936, Prince Karim Aga Khan became 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community at age of 20
Known for his humanitarian work, Prince Karim established the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
In addition to his spiritual leadership, Prince Karim was renowned for his success as racehorse owner
'By helping the poor through business, we are creating protection against extremism.” Aga Khan
Prince Karim is survived by three sons and a daughter. His successor will be announced as per tradition
The Ismaili community awaits the announcement of his successor, continuing his legacy of global impact and spiritual guidance.