Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, was buried on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan city of Egypt, according to a statement issued by

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, passed away at 88 in Lisbon. He was known for his global philanthropic work through the Aga Khan Development Network, aiding millions in education,

Prince Karim, 88, was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300-year dynasty as leader of the Ismaili Muslim sect.