Aga Khan IV laid to rest in Egypt

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was laid to rest yesterday (9 February) at a private burial ceremony in Egypt’s Aswan.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Ismaili Imam, and family members were present, together with leaders of the global Ismaili community, reads a news release of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

The Governor of Aswan, Major General Dr Ismail Kamal, facilitated and participated in a procession through the city to the banks of the River Nile as a mark of respect.

The casket of the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was transferred by boat in a ceremonial crossing to the private domain where Villa Nour El Salam and the mausoleum of Aga Khan III are situated. It was carried by hand in a procession led by family members.

Aga Khan’s body was interred in the existing mausoleum at the top of the hill overlooking the Nile.

The ceremonies were in accordance with Muslim tradition, and after they were completed, the leaders present had the opportunity to express condolences to the family.

Major General Dr Ismail Kamal presented Prince Rahim Aga Khan V with a symbolic key to the City of Aswan as a mark of respect after the ceremonies.