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Adam Sage, Paris
January 17 2020, 12:01am, The Times
Aga Khan puts the fate of France’s Château de Chantilly in doubt
Château de Chantilly was restored to its former glory with the help of the Aga Khan
ALAMY
One of France’s most renowned châteaux is facing an uncertain future after the Aga Khan announced the dissolution of the organisation he created to save it from ruin.
The spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Shia Muslims said he would wind up the foundation which has restored the Château de Chantilly, about 30 miles northeast of Paris, five years earlier than scheduled.
The 83-year-old billionaire, who lives on a nearby estate, has given no public explanation but is understood to consider that he has spent enough money, time and energy rescuing the château. With the hard-pressed French state unable to pay for its upkeep, administrators have embarked on an urgent search for alternative sources of finance.
Hazar Imam AGA KHAN IV's various activities
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Prince Karim Aga Khan Congratulates 101st Independence Day
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Kabul (BNA) Prince Karim Aga khan congratulated President Ghani on the 101st anniversary of the country's independence.
In his message, Prince Aga Khan wished for lasting peace and prosperity in Afghanistan, adding that at this historic juncture, the Ismaili Imamate and the Aga Khan Development Network continue to live up to their commitment to working together with the Government of Afghanistan and their efforts to help the Afghan people, pursue a peaceful future with economic growth, social progress and a better quality of life.
Prince Karim Aga Khan Congratulates 101st Independence Day
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Kabul (BNA) Prince Karim Aga khan congratulated President Ghani on the 101st anniversary of the country's independence.
In his message, Prince Aga Khan wished for lasting peace and prosperity in Afghanistan, adding that at this historic juncture, the Ismaili Imamate and the Aga Khan Development Network continue to live up to their commitment to working together with the Government of Afghanistan and their efforts to help the Afghan people, pursue a peaceful future with economic growth, social progress and a better quality of life.
Aga Khan invited to Zanzibar 2021
Google Translate from Zanzibar's President's web page:
https://www.ikuluzanzibar.go.tz/media/v ... a-nzuri-za
Dr. Mwinyi has assured the Aga Khan leadership that it will adhere to good rules to attract investors.
01 Dec 2020
President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council Hon. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has assured the leadership of the Aga Khan Institute that the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Phase Eight is putting in place effective procedures and laws to attract investors. President Dr Hussein Mwinyi made the remarks today in Ikuku in Zanzibar when he held talks with the Aga Khan Institute Mission in Tanzania. led by Amir Kurj, Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Institute accompanied by the President of the Ismailia Community and Mehiboob Chapsi Member of the Institute.
In his remarks, President Dr. Hussein said that the government he is leading will ensure that it invests in local and foreign investors who aim to invest in Zanzibar in various sectors including tourism, industry and others. He emphasized that the Government of Zanzibar's Phase Seven is now focused on driving and growing the economy. blue by making full use of marine-related resources, including activities related to the tourism industry, oil and gas exploration and extraction, fisheries and high seas, fish farming and processing, seaweed farming and more.
Thus, he added that such efforts require effective strategies to ensure the goals achieved by the Government are met and that is why the Government has deliberately decided to ensure it creates a better environment for investors. Hussein used the occasion to welcome the Institute, which has a long history in partnering with Zanzibar in strengthening and developing various development sectors including the tourism sector as well as social services such as education and health.
Along with that, President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi commended the Institute for investing in the country in the tourism sector as well as assisting in strengthening social services including education, health where the measures have brought productivity to the people of Zanzibar. Hussein said that the Aga Khan Institute has a lot of experience in Zanzibar and the Government will continue to develop such long-term relationships and cooperation with a view to bringing development to Zanzibar.
Along with that, President Dr. Hussein told the delegation that the Government has deliberately decided to build the capacity and help the people at the grassroots level, so it is good that the projects that will be designed by the Institute will target the people here in Zanzibar. Hussein Mwinyi expressed his gratitude and congratulations to the world's leading Aga Khan leader, His Excellency Karim Aga Khan, who is also the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Islamic sect by congratulating him on his victory in the last general election in the country.
President Dr. Hussein congratulated His Excellency Karim Aga Khan and assured him that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, including Zanzibar, will continue the good and long-term partnership between him and the Institute as it appreciates and recognizes the significant contribution made by the Institute in various sectors.
Earlier the Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Institute Amin Kurji congratulated the president Dr. Hussein Mwinyi for the great victory he won in the last General Election and promised him that the Institute will continue to support the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and its people. Hussein Mwinyi that the Aga Khan Institute has been in partnership with Zanzibar for a long time and has been supporting the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in various projects.
She added that since the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the Institute in 1988 where history shows that her grandfather the Aga Khan founded the first school in East Africa for women here in Zanzibar in 1905.
The leader also told President Dr. Hussein's various projects initiated by the Institute in the country including the strengthening of the Old City of Zanzibar in support of its General Plan in 1994 and later entering the "World Heritage" through UNESCO.
However, the leader expressed the Institute's intention to continue providing social services as it has done in the past including strengthening the religious and secular education sector while providing scholarships for higher education by joining. Aga Khan University (AKU) University of Dar-es Salaam, where the Institute has been supporting.
He also described the various steps taken by the Institute in strengthening the Government Institutions (NGOs) in 1999 while explaining how the Institute was involved in strengthening tourism by building the Serena Hotel in Zanzibar's Old Town, renovating it. Forodhani garden, renovated the “Old Dispensary” building and other Stone Town buildings.
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Subsequently:
AS RECEIVED
[PLEASE NOTE: NOT VERIFIED]
The Aga Khan Foundation, which funded the conservation project to protect the historical area of the Stone Town and which is famous for tourism and cultural interactions, pulled out its support to the Zanzibar government over poor relations between the two sides in 2012.
Less then 3 months after he was sworn in as President by Zanzibar's Chief Justice Omar Othman Makungu , Hussein Ali Mwinyi, a doctor by profession and former minister for defense sent a warm Letter of invitation to H.H. The Aga Khan. The text of the invitation is as follow:
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28 January 2021
Your Highness,
Peace and Allah’s Mercy and Blessings be upon you,
May it please your Highness,
On behalf of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, I am delighted to extend to you my very best greetings and most sincere wishes for continued health, happiness, success and to express my deepest affection and highest esteem to you and the Ismaili Imamat.
I take this wonderful opportunity to accept your congratulatory message and express to Your Highness my desire to acknowledge the excellent historic bonds that exist between the Ismaili Imamat and the people of Zanzibar.
My Government recognises your strong values and selfless commitment to improving the quality of life of all peoples, that has earned you the respect and admiration of the citizens of Zanzibar and throughout the world.
I welcome your interest and the Ismail Imamat and its institutions in working with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in key areas of cooperation which include Economic and Investment, Heritage and social development.
I extend to your Highness a warm welcome to visit Zanzibar.
Accept Your Highness, and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest support of your endeavors in Zanzibar.
I wish Your Highness continued success in your noble efforts.
HUSSEIN ALI MWINYI
PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL
HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN
AIGLEMONT,
GOUVIEUX, FRANCE
https://www.ikuluzanzibar.go.tz/media/v ... a-nzuri-za
Dr. Mwinyi has assured the Aga Khan leadership that it will adhere to good rules to attract investors.
01 Dec 2020
President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council Hon. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has assured the leadership of the Aga Khan Institute that the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Phase Eight is putting in place effective procedures and laws to attract investors. President Dr Hussein Mwinyi made the remarks today in Ikuku in Zanzibar when he held talks with the Aga Khan Institute Mission in Tanzania. led by Amir Kurj, Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Institute accompanied by the President of the Ismailia Community and Mehiboob Chapsi Member of the Institute.
In his remarks, President Dr. Hussein said that the government he is leading will ensure that it invests in local and foreign investors who aim to invest in Zanzibar in various sectors including tourism, industry and others. He emphasized that the Government of Zanzibar's Phase Seven is now focused on driving and growing the economy. blue by making full use of marine-related resources, including activities related to the tourism industry, oil and gas exploration and extraction, fisheries and high seas, fish farming and processing, seaweed farming and more.
Thus, he added that such efforts require effective strategies to ensure the goals achieved by the Government are met and that is why the Government has deliberately decided to ensure it creates a better environment for investors. Hussein used the occasion to welcome the Institute, which has a long history in partnering with Zanzibar in strengthening and developing various development sectors including the tourism sector as well as social services such as education and health.
Along with that, President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi commended the Institute for investing in the country in the tourism sector as well as assisting in strengthening social services including education, health where the measures have brought productivity to the people of Zanzibar. Hussein said that the Aga Khan Institute has a lot of experience in Zanzibar and the Government will continue to develop such long-term relationships and cooperation with a view to bringing development to Zanzibar.
Along with that, President Dr. Hussein told the delegation that the Government has deliberately decided to build the capacity and help the people at the grassroots level, so it is good that the projects that will be designed by the Institute will target the people here in Zanzibar. Hussein Mwinyi expressed his gratitude and congratulations to the world's leading Aga Khan leader, His Excellency Karim Aga Khan, who is also the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Islamic sect by congratulating him on his victory in the last general election in the country.
President Dr. Hussein congratulated His Excellency Karim Aga Khan and assured him that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, including Zanzibar, will continue the good and long-term partnership between him and the Institute as it appreciates and recognizes the significant contribution made by the Institute in various sectors.
Earlier the Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Institute Amin Kurji congratulated the president Dr. Hussein Mwinyi for the great victory he won in the last General Election and promised him that the Institute will continue to support the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and its people. Hussein Mwinyi that the Aga Khan Institute has been in partnership with Zanzibar for a long time and has been supporting the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in various projects.
She added that since the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the Institute in 1988 where history shows that her grandfather the Aga Khan founded the first school in East Africa for women here in Zanzibar in 1905.
The leader also told President Dr. Hussein's various projects initiated by the Institute in the country including the strengthening of the Old City of Zanzibar in support of its General Plan in 1994 and later entering the "World Heritage" through UNESCO.
However, the leader expressed the Institute's intention to continue providing social services as it has done in the past including strengthening the religious and secular education sector while providing scholarships for higher education by joining. Aga Khan University (AKU) University of Dar-es Salaam, where the Institute has been supporting.
He also described the various steps taken by the Institute in strengthening the Government Institutions (NGOs) in 1999 while explaining how the Institute was involved in strengthening tourism by building the Serena Hotel in Zanzibar's Old Town, renovating it. Forodhani garden, renovated the “Old Dispensary” building and other Stone Town buildings.
---------------------------------------------------
Subsequently:
AS RECEIVED
[PLEASE NOTE: NOT VERIFIED]
The Aga Khan Foundation, which funded the conservation project to protect the historical area of the Stone Town and which is famous for tourism and cultural interactions, pulled out its support to the Zanzibar government over poor relations between the two sides in 2012.
Less then 3 months after he was sworn in as President by Zanzibar's Chief Justice Omar Othman Makungu , Hussein Ali Mwinyi, a doctor by profession and former minister for defense sent a warm Letter of invitation to H.H. The Aga Khan. The text of the invitation is as follow:
-------------------
28 January 2021
Your Highness,
Peace and Allah’s Mercy and Blessings be upon you,
May it please your Highness,
On behalf of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, I am delighted to extend to you my very best greetings and most sincere wishes for continued health, happiness, success and to express my deepest affection and highest esteem to you and the Ismaili Imamat.
I take this wonderful opportunity to accept your congratulatory message and express to Your Highness my desire to acknowledge the excellent historic bonds that exist between the Ismaili Imamat and the people of Zanzibar.
My Government recognises your strong values and selfless commitment to improving the quality of life of all peoples, that has earned you the respect and admiration of the citizens of Zanzibar and throughout the world.
I welcome your interest and the Ismail Imamat and its institutions in working with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in key areas of cooperation which include Economic and Investment, Heritage and social development.
I extend to your Highness a warm welcome to visit Zanzibar.
Accept Your Highness, and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest support of your endeavors in Zanzibar.
I wish Your Highness continued success in your noble efforts.
HUSSEIN ALI MWINYI
PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL
HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN
AIGLEMONT,
GOUVIEUX, FRANCE
2021, June 6: The Aga Khan's horse Saiydabad ran at Chantill
2021, June 6: The Aga Khan's horse Saiydabad ran at Chantilly and came fourth in the race. The Aga Khan and his daughter Zahra attended the event.
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Prime Minister of France
Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier today, to discuss areas of collaboration between the French government and the Aga Khan Development Network.
In English | En français
Mawlana Hazar Imam and our institutions enjoy an important relationship with France, which has included, amongst other dimensions, partnerships in many innovative socio-economic and cultural development projects in Asia and Africa.
Shamir Samdjee, President of the Ismaili Council for France, observed that the Prime Minister’s invitation “provided an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation in the decades-long relationship.”
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Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier today, to discuss areas of collaboration between the French government and the Aga Khan Development Network.
In English | En français
Mawlana Hazar Imam and our institutions enjoy an important relationship with France, which has included, amongst other dimensions, partnerships in many innovative socio-economic and cultural development projects in Asia and Africa.
Shamir Samdjee, President of the Ismaili Council for France, observed that the Prime Minister’s invitation “provided an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation in the decades-long relationship.”
More photos:
https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... ter-france
2021, July 13: The Aga Khan and Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French Prime Minister Jean Castex. They discussed international issues, the situation of Islam in France and the common projjects between the Ismaili Imamat and the French Government.
Photos of Mowlana Hazar Imam, Prince Rahim, Prime Minister Castex from Twitter and the.ismaili
Photos of Mowlana Hazar Imam, Prince Rahim, Prime Minister Castex from Twitter and the.ismaili
Shah Karim
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The culture of cultural leaders
Spiritual leaders have the power to steer the religious ship in a more impactful and peace-driven manner
Brijeshwari Gohil By Brijeshwari Gohil Updated: April 27, 2025
I recall visiting my ancestral home in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, during my Diwali holidays as a child and seeing a black and white photograph of an unfamiliar man with my grandfather. When asked who this person was I was told he was the Aga Khan.
I was intrigued and inquisitive to learn who the Aga Khan was and what importance he served. Cultural and spiritual leaders such as the Aga Khan are put on a pedestal globally. These revered individuals have the power to influence millions and be mediators for world peace.
Prince Karim Aga Khan was born in Geneva and spent his formative years in Kenya. He was appointed as the 49th Imam of Ismaili Muslims at the impressionable age of 20 after the demise of his grandfather. When he passed away earlier this year, messages and articles were not only being published and forwarded by the 15 million Islamic Muslims but by people globally. He had used his position and seat of power in the most philanthropic way possible, earning the respect and liking of people from a diverse range of cultures and strata of society. Prince Karim’s philanthropic legacy included donating 12.5% of his income annually as religious duty. He believed architecture was a bridge to ignite cultural dialogue and spent much of The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) funds on the preservation and innovation of art and architecture.
AKDN has an annual budget of 1 billion dollars, which is carefully distributed between various sectors ranging from education and healthcare to art, architecture and urban development. Prince Karim steered these projects keeping sustainability and conservation at the forefront. While he did lead a lavish lifestyle, breeding racehorses and jet setting in his super yacht and private jet, he believed in the arts and the soft power that came with it.
‘Art is a universal language that has the power to build bridges where words cannot.’ - His Highness The Aga Khan
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), a wing of AKDN works in 30 countries. The Trust has played a significant role in contributing to the preservation of India’s cultural fabric and fostering holistic education ever since 1905. The Aga Khan Palace, for example, is usually only known for its historic relevance. Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi were imprisoned there during the Quit India Movement in 1944. But very few know that even though the structure was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III as an aid for famine-stricken villagers, Prince Karim donated the monument to the Indian government in 1969 as a symbol of peace and unity. He resonated with Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and acknowledged that the palace held an integral role in India’s freedom history.
The Aga Khan’s acts of service did not end there. Several monuments in India have been restored and preserved under his visionary patronage. One of them being the neglected Humayun’s Tomb. In 1997, on India’s 50th independence anniversary, His Highness The Aga Khan announced the restoration of the 16th century Tomb. A mammoth task involving master artisans to do justice in preserving the design and workmanship of the Mughal ateliers and builders. Over the years several adjoining monuments and lush gardens have been brought to life by AKDN. Today, the Tomb attracts two million visitors annually. On India’s 75th independence day, the country’s first sunken museum was inaugurated at Humayun’s Tomb.
Spiritual leaders have the power to steer the religious ship in a more impactful and peace-driven manner. To foster community and initiate interfaith dialogue.
Earlier this week, Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church passed away. A spiritual leader, a beacon of hope and unity, Pope Francis was progressive, welcomed immigrants and was an advocate and activist for the environment. Over the centuries and decades, the position of the Pope has been influential in the progress of religion and community, with the arts being used as a tool to demonstrate the power and wealth of the church.
For example, Pope Julius II who was the head of the Catholic Church from 1503 - 1513 had a great role to play during the Renaissance. A patron of the Arts, he invited Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and commissioned Raphael to embellish the Vatican. Statues, paintings, and architecture were built to make the Vatican the centre of the Golden Age.
The impact of a spiritual leader goes beyond religious guidance. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been an advocate of global development and cultural diplomacy. At a time of uncertainty and terrorism, His Holiness's teachings on cross-cultural dialogue and respect are of utmost importance. A leader who has been instrumental in preserving and salvaging the century-old Buddhist Thangkas, sculptures and wall paintings of ancient monasteries. Under his leadership the Norbulingka Trust in Himachal Pradesh has preserved the traditional techniques of creating Thangkas, promoting their importance and relevance not only as works of art but an artefact where mindfulness, spirituality and oneness are celebrated and promoted.
These leaders are not just apostles of peace, but rays of hope and proof that religious and spiritual heads can also become patrons and saviours in the field of art, architecture and culture.
The culture of cultural leaders
Spiritual leaders have the power to steer the religious ship in a more impactful and peace-driven manner
Brijeshwari Gohil By Brijeshwari Gohil Updated: April 27, 2025
I recall visiting my ancestral home in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, during my Diwali holidays as a child and seeing a black and white photograph of an unfamiliar man with my grandfather. When asked who this person was I was told he was the Aga Khan.
I was intrigued and inquisitive to learn who the Aga Khan was and what importance he served. Cultural and spiritual leaders such as the Aga Khan are put on a pedestal globally. These revered individuals have the power to influence millions and be mediators for world peace.
Prince Karim Aga Khan was born in Geneva and spent his formative years in Kenya. He was appointed as the 49th Imam of Ismaili Muslims at the impressionable age of 20 after the demise of his grandfather. When he passed away earlier this year, messages and articles were not only being published and forwarded by the 15 million Islamic Muslims but by people globally. He had used his position and seat of power in the most philanthropic way possible, earning the respect and liking of people from a diverse range of cultures and strata of society. Prince Karim’s philanthropic legacy included donating 12.5% of his income annually as religious duty. He believed architecture was a bridge to ignite cultural dialogue and spent much of The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) funds on the preservation and innovation of art and architecture.
AKDN has an annual budget of 1 billion dollars, which is carefully distributed between various sectors ranging from education and healthcare to art, architecture and urban development. Prince Karim steered these projects keeping sustainability and conservation at the forefront. While he did lead a lavish lifestyle, breeding racehorses and jet setting in his super yacht and private jet, he believed in the arts and the soft power that came with it.
‘Art is a universal language that has the power to build bridges where words cannot.’ - His Highness The Aga Khan
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), a wing of AKDN works in 30 countries. The Trust has played a significant role in contributing to the preservation of India’s cultural fabric and fostering holistic education ever since 1905. The Aga Khan Palace, for example, is usually only known for its historic relevance. Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi were imprisoned there during the Quit India Movement in 1944. But very few know that even though the structure was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III as an aid for famine-stricken villagers, Prince Karim donated the monument to the Indian government in 1969 as a symbol of peace and unity. He resonated with Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and acknowledged that the palace held an integral role in India’s freedom history.
The Aga Khan’s acts of service did not end there. Several monuments in India have been restored and preserved under his visionary patronage. One of them being the neglected Humayun’s Tomb. In 1997, on India’s 50th independence anniversary, His Highness The Aga Khan announced the restoration of the 16th century Tomb. A mammoth task involving master artisans to do justice in preserving the design and workmanship of the Mughal ateliers and builders. Over the years several adjoining monuments and lush gardens have been brought to life by AKDN. Today, the Tomb attracts two million visitors annually. On India’s 75th independence day, the country’s first sunken museum was inaugurated at Humayun’s Tomb.
Spiritual leaders have the power to steer the religious ship in a more impactful and peace-driven manner. To foster community and initiate interfaith dialogue.
Earlier this week, Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church passed away. A spiritual leader, a beacon of hope and unity, Pope Francis was progressive, welcomed immigrants and was an advocate and activist for the environment. Over the centuries and decades, the position of the Pope has been influential in the progress of religion and community, with the arts being used as a tool to demonstrate the power and wealth of the church.
For example, Pope Julius II who was the head of the Catholic Church from 1503 - 1513 had a great role to play during the Renaissance. A patron of the Arts, he invited Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and commissioned Raphael to embellish the Vatican. Statues, paintings, and architecture were built to make the Vatican the centre of the Golden Age.
The impact of a spiritual leader goes beyond religious guidance. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been an advocate of global development and cultural diplomacy. At a time of uncertainty and terrorism, His Holiness's teachings on cross-cultural dialogue and respect are of utmost importance. A leader who has been instrumental in preserving and salvaging the century-old Buddhist Thangkas, sculptures and wall paintings of ancient monasteries. Under his leadership the Norbulingka Trust in Himachal Pradesh has preserved the traditional techniques of creating Thangkas, promoting their importance and relevance not only as works of art but an artefact where mindfulness, spirituality and oneness are celebrated and promoted.
These leaders are not just apostles of peace, but rays of hope and proof that religious and spiritual heads can also become patrons and saviours in the field of art, architecture and culture.
Re: Hazar Imam AGA KHAN IV's various activities
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L'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites et homme d'affaires philanthrope, est mort.
L'Aga Khan est mort mardi à l'âge de 88 ans. L'imam des ismaéliens nizârites, deuxième groupe musulman chiite le plus nombreux au monde, avec entre 12 et 15 millions de membres, était un philanthrope avec le sens des affaires. Il avait investi une vaste partie de l'immense fortune familiale dans les pays les plus démunis. Il sera remplacé par son fils Rahim al-Hussaini.
Publié le : 05/02/2025 - Par : FRANCE 24
Le prince Karim Aga Khan IV, le 16 juin 2019 lors d'une course hippique à Chantilly, en France. © Dominique Faget, AFP
L'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites, une branche de l'islam chiite, et philanthrope à la fortune colossale, est mort mardi 4 février à Lisbonne à l'âge de 88 ans, a annoncé sa fondation.
"Son altesse le prince Karim al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49e imam héréditaire des musulmans chiites ismaéliens et descendant direct du prophète Mahomet (que la paix soit avec lui), est décédé paisiblement à Lisbonne le 4 février 2025, à l'âge de 88 ans, entouré de sa famille", a indiqué le Réseau Aga Khan de développement (AKDN) sur X.
Il sera remplacé par son fils, Rahim al-Hussaini, ont annoncé mercredi les autorités de ce groupe musulman chiite. "Descendant direct du prophète Mahomet", il devient ainsi le 50e imam héréditaire de cette branche du chiisme qui compte entre 12 et 15 millions de membres répartis à travers le monde, notamment en Asie centrale et du Sud, en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient.
Intronisé en 1957
Né le 13 décembre 1936 à Genève, Karim al-Hussaini avait été intronisé 49e imam des ismaéliens nizârites en 1957. À moins de 21 ans, il succédait ainsi à son grand-père Mahomed Shah. Son père, Ali, s'était vu écarté de la succession après son mariage tumultueux avec l'actrice américaine Rita Hayworth.
Le prince Karim s'était donné pour mission de développer l'œuvre déjà considérable de son grand-père, qui avait créé hôpitaux, logements et coopératives bancaires dans plusieurs pays en développement.
L'héritier avait investi une vaste partie de l'immense fortune familiale – dont le montant n'est pas connu – dans les pays les plus démunis, alliant philanthropie et sens des affaires.
Il avait pour cela fondé l'AKDN, une gigantesque fondation qui revendique 96 000 employés dans le monde et finance des programmes de développement, notamment en Asie et en Afrique.
L'Aga Khan (au centre) est interrogé par le journaliste français Léon Zitrone en présence de son épouse, Begum Salimah Aga Khan, à une date indéterminée, à Paris. © AFP
Depuis 1984, ce réseau comprend une branche dédiée au développement économique, le Fonds Aga Khan pour le développement économique (AKFED), comptant 36 000 salariés, 90 sociétés et générant 4,5 milliards de dollars de recettes annuelles.
Milliardaire possédant yachts et jets, Karim al-Hussaini a par ailleurs créé en 1977 le prix Aga Khan d'architecture récompensant les projets architecturaux novateurs des sociétés musulmanes.
Familier des champs de course, il a perpétué la tradition familiale d'élevage de pur-sang dans ses huit haras de France et d'Irlande et a contribué à la vaste rénovation du domaine de Chantilly, au nord de Paris.
"Un symbole de tolérance"
Le secrétaire général de l'ONU, Antonio Guterres, s'est déclaré "profondément attristé" par la nouvelle du décès. "Il était un symbole de paix, de tolérance et de compassion dans notre monde troublé", a-t-il écrit sur X.
"L'Aga Khan a consacré sa vie à promouvoir la paix et la prospérité pour tous. Sur tous les continents et auprès de toutes les cultures, il s'est employé à relever les plus grands défis humanitaires au monde : la pauvreté, l'éducation, les inégalités entre les sexes", a réagi, également sur X, le Premier ministre canadien démissionnaire Justin Trudeau.
L'Aga Khan avait les nationalités britannique et portugaise, ainsi que la citoyenneté honoraire canadienne, une distinction rarement accordée.
La prix Nobel de la paix pakistanaise Malala Yousafzai a elle exprimé sur X ses "plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches de son Altesse le prince Karim Aga Khan". "Son héritage se perpétuera à travers l'incroyable travail qu'il a mené en faveur de l'éducation, de la santé et du développement dans le monde", a-t-elle salué.
L'Aga Khan a eu quatre enfants : Zahra, Rahim et Hussain, nés de son premier mariage avec le mannequin britannique Sally Crocker-Poole, puis Aly, né en 2000 d'une seconde union avec la juriste allemande Gabriele zu Leiningen, dont il a divorcé en 2004.
Avant sa mort, l'Aga Khan avait désigné son successeur dans ses dernières volontés, selon la pratique chiite du "nass", c'est-à-dire le transfert de l'imamat d'un imam à l'autre par le biais d'une désignation explicite, de la même façon que, selon la tradition musulmane, le prophète Mahomet a été désigné par Dieu.
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L'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites et homme d'affaires philanthrope, est mort.
L'Aga Khan est mort mardi à l'âge de 88 ans. L'imam des ismaéliens nizârites, deuxième groupe musulman chiite le plus nombreux au monde, avec entre 12 et 15 millions de membres, était un philanthrope avec le sens des affaires. Il avait investi une vaste partie de l'immense fortune familiale dans les pays les plus démunis. Il sera remplacé par son fils Rahim al-Hussaini.
Publié le : 05/02/2025 - Par : FRANCE 24
Le prince Karim Aga Khan IV, le 16 juin 2019 lors d'une course hippique à Chantilly, en France. © Dominique Faget, AFP
L'Aga Khan, imam des ismaéliens nizârites, une branche de l'islam chiite, et philanthrope à la fortune colossale, est mort mardi 4 février à Lisbonne à l'âge de 88 ans, a annoncé sa fondation.
"Son altesse le prince Karim al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49e imam héréditaire des musulmans chiites ismaéliens et descendant direct du prophète Mahomet (que la paix soit avec lui), est décédé paisiblement à Lisbonne le 4 février 2025, à l'âge de 88 ans, entouré de sa famille", a indiqué le Réseau Aga Khan de développement (AKDN) sur X.
Il sera remplacé par son fils, Rahim al-Hussaini, ont annoncé mercredi les autorités de ce groupe musulman chiite. "Descendant direct du prophète Mahomet", il devient ainsi le 50e imam héréditaire de cette branche du chiisme qui compte entre 12 et 15 millions de membres répartis à travers le monde, notamment en Asie centrale et du Sud, en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient.
Intronisé en 1957
Né le 13 décembre 1936 à Genève, Karim al-Hussaini avait été intronisé 49e imam des ismaéliens nizârites en 1957. À moins de 21 ans, il succédait ainsi à son grand-père Mahomed Shah. Son père, Ali, s'était vu écarté de la succession après son mariage tumultueux avec l'actrice américaine Rita Hayworth.
Le prince Karim s'était donné pour mission de développer l'œuvre déjà considérable de son grand-père, qui avait créé hôpitaux, logements et coopératives bancaires dans plusieurs pays en développement.
L'héritier avait investi une vaste partie de l'immense fortune familiale – dont le montant n'est pas connu – dans les pays les plus démunis, alliant philanthropie et sens des affaires.
Il avait pour cela fondé l'AKDN, une gigantesque fondation qui revendique 96 000 employés dans le monde et finance des programmes de développement, notamment en Asie et en Afrique.
L'Aga Khan (au centre) est interrogé par le journaliste français Léon Zitrone en présence de son épouse, Begum Salimah Aga Khan, à une date indéterminée, à Paris. © AFP
Depuis 1984, ce réseau comprend une branche dédiée au développement économique, le Fonds Aga Khan pour le développement économique (AKFED), comptant 36 000 salariés, 90 sociétés et générant 4,5 milliards de dollars de recettes annuelles.
Milliardaire possédant yachts et jets, Karim al-Hussaini a par ailleurs créé en 1977 le prix Aga Khan d'architecture récompensant les projets architecturaux novateurs des sociétés musulmanes.
Familier des champs de course, il a perpétué la tradition familiale d'élevage de pur-sang dans ses huit haras de France et d'Irlande et a contribué à la vaste rénovation du domaine de Chantilly, au nord de Paris.
"Un symbole de tolérance"
Le secrétaire général de l'ONU, Antonio Guterres, s'est déclaré "profondément attristé" par la nouvelle du décès. "Il était un symbole de paix, de tolérance et de compassion dans notre monde troublé", a-t-il écrit sur X.
"L'Aga Khan a consacré sa vie à promouvoir la paix et la prospérité pour tous. Sur tous les continents et auprès de toutes les cultures, il s'est employé à relever les plus grands défis humanitaires au monde : la pauvreté, l'éducation, les inégalités entre les sexes", a réagi, également sur X, le Premier ministre canadien démissionnaire Justin Trudeau.
L'Aga Khan avait les nationalités britannique et portugaise, ainsi que la citoyenneté honoraire canadienne, une distinction rarement accordée.
La prix Nobel de la paix pakistanaise Malala Yousafzai a elle exprimé sur X ses "plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches de son Altesse le prince Karim Aga Khan". "Son héritage se perpétuera à travers l'incroyable travail qu'il a mené en faveur de l'éducation, de la santé et du développement dans le monde", a-t-elle salué.
L'Aga Khan a eu quatre enfants : Zahra, Rahim et Hussain, nés de son premier mariage avec le mannequin britannique Sally Crocker-Poole, puis Aly, né en 2000 d'une seconde union avec la juriste allemande Gabriele zu Leiningen, dont il a divorcé en 2004.
Avant sa mort, l'Aga Khan avait désigné son successeur dans ses dernières volontés, selon la pratique chiite du "nass", c'est-à-dire le transfert de l'imamat d'un imam à l'autre par le biais d'une désignation explicite, de la même façon que, selon la tradition musulmane, le prophète Mahomet a été désigné par Dieu.
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L'Aga Khan est mort mardi à l'âge de 88 ans. L'imam des ismaéliens nizârites, deuxième groupe musulman chiite le plus nombreux au monde, avec entre 12 et 15 millions de membres, était un philanthrope avec le sens des affaires. Il avait investi une vaste partie de l'immense fortune familiale dans les pays les plus démunis. Il sera remplacé par son fils Rahim al-Hussaini.
The Aga Khan, Imam of the Nizari Ismailis and philanthropic businessman, has died.
The Aga Khan died Tuesday at the age of 88. The Imam of the Nizari Ismailis, the second largest Shia Muslim group in the world, with between 12 and 15 million members, was a philanthropist with a keen business sense. He invested a large portion of his immense family fortune in the poorest countries. He will be succeeded by his son Rahim al-Hussaini.