Is the Aga Khan Indian?
The Aga Khan was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on Dec. 13, 1936. Despite having British citizenship, he spends most of his time at his French chateau in Aiglemont, a vast estate near Chantilly about 40 kilometres north of Paris. He grew up in Nairobi, studied in Switzerland and then graduated from Harvard.
How old is Prince Karim Aga Khan?
84 years (December 13, 1936)
Aga Khan IV/Age
How can I contact Prince Karim Aga Khan?
The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat
- Phone: (613) 237-2532.
- Fax: (613) 567-2532.
- Toll free number: 1-800-267-2532.
Who is the wife of the Aga Khan?
Inaara Aga Khanm. 1998–2011
John Crichton-Stuart, 5th Marquess of Butem. 1969–1995
Aga Khan IV/Wife
How many times do Ismailis pray?
Holy Du’ā (archaically transliterated Doowa) is the mandatory Nizari Isma’ili prayer recited three times a day: Fajr prayer at dawn, Maghrib prayer at sundown and Isha prayer in the evening.
Who is prince Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan?
Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan (IV) is a British business magnate, racehorse owner and breeder, as well as being the 49th and current Imam of Nizari Ismailism, a denomination of Ismailism within Shia Islam.
Who is the current Aga Khan of Islam?
Prince Karim Al Husseini Aga Khan is the current ‘Aga Khan’ – the title held by the Imam of the Shia Muslims or the revered spiritual figure of Ismaili Muslims. The Ismailis follow Shia Islam and are scattered all over the world from India to North America.
When did Shah Karim al Hussayni become Imam?
He has held this position of Imam, under the title of Aga Khan IV, since July 11, 1957, when, at the age of 20, he succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III.
Who was the first wife of Prince Karim al Hussaini?
Concerning the personal life of Prince Karim Al Hussaini, he has been married twice. He married his first wife Salimah Aga Khan in 1969, and they have three children together, however, they divorced in 1995. In 1998, Prince Karim Al Hussaini married his second wife Inaara Aga Khan.