REFILE: The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies in Lisbon at 88

Record ID: 1955614

  • Title: REFILE: The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies in Lisbon at 88
  • Date: 5th February 2025
  • Summary: LISBON, PORTUGAL (FEBRUARY 5, 2025) (REUTERS) EXTERIORS OF HENRIQUE MENDONÇA PALACE, AGA KHAN´S RESIDENCY IN PORTUGAL WITH ISMAILI FLAG HALF-MAST VARIOUS OF CARS DRIVING INTO THE PALACE ISMAILI FLAG HALF-MAST VARIOUS OF SECURITY OUTSIDE PALACE EXTERIOR OF ISMAILI CENTRE IN LISBON SIGN READING IN PORTUGUESE "ISMAILI CENTRE" VARIOUS OF EXTERIOR OF ISMAILI CENTRE
  • Embargoed: 19th February 2025 08:11
  • Keywords: Aga Khan Franco Henrique Mendonça Ismaili centre imam muslims racehorse
  • Location: LISBON, PORTUGAL
  • City: LISBON, PORTUGAL
  • Country: Portugal
  • Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Europe
  • Reuters ID: LVA001893405022025RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: 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, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X.
    The announcement of his designated successor will follow, the network said.
    The 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, his name also became synonymous with success as a racehorse owner, with the thoroughbred Shergar among his most famous.
    The multi-millionaire, perhaps billionaire, also enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, characterized by private jets, a $200 million super-yacht and a private island in the Bahamas.
    (Production: Miguel Pereira, Silvio Castellanos)
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