Prince Rahim Aga Khan, also known as Aga Khan V, is the 50th Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, a Shia Islamic sect. He's the second of the four children of the late Aga Khan IV, Prince Karim Al-Husseini, and his first wife, Princess Salimah Aga Khan .
Born on October 12, 1971, in Geneva, Switzerland, Prince Rahim studied comparative literature at Brown University and later completed an executive development program in management and administration at the University of Navarra IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain .
As the new Imam, Prince Rahim has taken over the leadership of the Ismaili community, succeeding his father, who passed away on February 4, 2025. He's been actively involved in the governance of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and has traveled extensively to oversee projects and programs in Asia and Africa .
Prince Rahim is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of microfinance, education, and healthcare. He's been recognized for his contributions, including being awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan, Pakistan's highest civilian honor, in 2024.
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