His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 1936-2025

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

Aga Khan IV established the University of Central Asia in 2000 in partnership with the governments of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. UCA has an internationally recognised standard of higher education and enables the peoples of the region to preserve their rich cultural heritage as assets for the future.

The staff and volunteers of the University of Central Asia offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide. As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world.