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The world mourns the loss of the remarkable Aga Khan IV, a philanthropist and horse racing enthusiast, who left an indelible mark on the Ismaili community and beyond!

The world is mourning the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the highly revered spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, who passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88. Since he took on the role at just 20, while studying at Harvard, he became a beacon of compassion, leadership, and development for millions around the globe. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself not only to his religious community but also to philanthropic efforts that spanned across continents, improving the quality of life in various developing regions through education, health, and infrastructure initiatives.

Aga Khan IV was not just a spiritual leader; he was also a horse racing icon known for his extravagant wealth and love for beautiful horses, which he bred and raced across Europe. His family legacy in horse racing is filled with prestige, including numerous wins at the prestigious Ascot races. This dual life of spirituality and grandeur made him a unique figure—one that was equally comfortable promoting social ethics and upholding cultural traditions while galloping towards victory at the races.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a long-time family friend, hailed the Aga Khan as "an extraordinarily compassionate global leader" who was deeply passionate about Canada and his international community. His death marks not just the end of an era for the Ismaili Muslims but also for the rich tapestry of lives he touched through his unwavering commitment to humanitarian efforts, while also navigating the choppy waters of ethics controversies with grace.

As the world reflects on the legacy of Aga Khan IV, we remember not just his incredible wealth and spiritual guardianship but also his lighter side that embodied the highs and lows of being a beloved leader. For instance, his remarkable ability to balance his dual roles reminded many of how sometimes life can feel like a race—full of excitement, stakes, and the pursuit of excellence!

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Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88 (Globalnews.ca)

The Ismaili community and the Aga Khan Development Network confirmed the news of the Aga Khan's death in public statements Tuesday.

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Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88 (CTV News)

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims, has died in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 88. His death was confirmed by a family ...

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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing ... (Reuters)

The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, ...

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The Aga Khan IV, Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 (The New York Times)

At the age of 20, he inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world's wealthiest hereditary rulers.

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Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88 (Toronto Star)

The Aga Khan Development Network confirmed the prince's passing just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday in a statement shared to social media.

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has ... (Delta-Optimist)

PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a ...

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Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88 | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world, has died at 88.

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L'Aga Khan, leader spirituel des musulmans ismaélites, est mort à ... (Le Journal de Québec)

L'Aga Khan, chef spirituel d'environ 15 millions de musulmans ismaélites, est décédé à Lisbonne à l'âge de 88 ans, mardi.

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The Aga Khan, philanthropist and spiritual leader, dies aged 88 (The Guardian)

Considered a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan spent billions on homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries.

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Mort de l'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites (La Presse)

L'Aga Khan, qui est devenu à 20 ans le chef spirituel de millions de musulmans ismaéliens du monde alors qu'il était étudiant à Harvard et qui a utilisé des ...

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Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88 (National Post)

Justin Trudeau called the longtime family friend an 'extraordinarily compassionate global leader,' who was 'was passionate about Canada'

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Aga Khan, spiritual leader of 15 million Ismaili Muslims, has died at 88 (fox26houston.com)

What we know: In a statement, it was announced that the 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, passed away surrounded by his family in Lisbon, ...

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L'Aga Khan, chef spirituel des musulmans ismaéliens, s'éteint (Le Droit)

L'Aga Khan, qui est devenu à 20 ans le chef spirituel de millions de musulmans ismaéliens du monde alors qu'il était étudiant à Harvard et qui a utilisé des ...

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L'Aga Khan, chef spirituel des ismaéliens et philanthrope, est ... (Le Figaro)

Le prince héritier de la dynastie des Hassan était notamment connu pour sa passion qu'il vouait aux chevaux de course. Cet imam professait un islam modéré.

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Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88 (Lethbridge News Now)

The Aga Khan was a key figure in an ethics scandal involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was found to have breached federal conflict of interest rules by ...

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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies at 88 (BBC News)

The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.

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L'Aga Khan, leader spirituel des musulmans ismaéliens nizârites ... (Le Devoir)

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau avait suscité la controverse en séjournant chez lui durant ses vacances.

Décès de l'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites (L'Orient-Le Jour)

L'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites, une branche de l'islam chiite, et philanthrope à la fortune colossale, est décédé mardi à Lisbonne à l'âge de 88 ...

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Karim Aga Khan IV, architecte du développement (TV5MONDE Info)

Responsable religieux et philanthrope à la fortune colossale, le prince Karim Aga Khan IV, décédé mardi à Lisbonne l'âge de 88 ans, avait passé la majeure ...

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L'Aga Khan est mort; il avait 88 ans (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le prince Karim Aga Khan IV s'est éteint paisiblement à Lisbonne, selon un communiqué publié mardi.

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary ... (UN News)

The Secretary-General expresses his profound sadness at the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan IV, a global spiritual leader, philanthropist, and advocate ...

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Ismaili Muslims in B.C. mourn the Aga Khan after his death | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

Ismaili Muslims in B.C. were in mourning on Tuesday after the announcement of the death of their faith's spiritual leader, the Aga Khan.

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Billionaire philanthropist Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies ... (FRANCE 24)

The Aga Khan was the spiritual head of the 12 to 15 million Ismaili Muslims and the founder of an international foundation providing development aid to ...

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L'Aga Khan, leader spirituel des musulmans ismaélites, meurt à 88 ... (TVA Nouvelles)

L'Aga Khan, chef spirituel d'environ 15 millions de musulmans ismaélites, est décédé à Lisbonne à l'âge de 88 ans, mardi.

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L'Aga Khan, leader spirituel des musulmans ismaélites, est mort à ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

L'Aga Khan, chef spirituel d'environ 15 millions de musulmans ismaélites, est décédé à Lisbonne à l'âge de 88 ans, mardi.

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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 (Aljazeera.com)

Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world.

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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a ... (NPR)

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked ...

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L'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites et homme d'affaires ... (FRANCE 24)

L'Aga Khan est mort mardi à l'âge de 88 ans. L'imam des ismaéliens nizârites, deuxième groupe musulman chiite le plus important numériquement avec entre 12 ...

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of His Highness the ... (Prime Minister of Canada)

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV:.

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Prince Rahim Is Named the Next Aga Khan, Succeeding His Father (The New York Times)

Prince Rahim, the new leader of the Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor of his father, who died at 88.

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