Aga Khan IV: Life of service

The Aga Khan, 49th Hereditary Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, waves after his arrival at Madrid's Torrejon airbase, Spain May 21, 2004.

Photo credit: Photo | Dani Cardona | REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who say they are direct decedents of the Prophet Muhammad