Rahim Al-Hussaini (Swiss Imam) Biography

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Full Name	Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V
Known for	Being appointed as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on 5 February 2025

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

School	Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts
College/University	Brown University, United States IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Barcelona, Spain
Degrees	Comparative Literature from Brown University (1995) Management and Administration from IESE Business School

Marital Status	Divorced
Marriage Date	2013

Father

Prince Karim Aga Khan (spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims; died February 2025)

Mother

Begum Salimah aka Sarah Croker Poole (ex-British model)

Siblings

Brothers	Prince Hussain (b. 10 April 1974) Prince Aly Muhammad (half brother) (cinematographer) (b. 7 March 2000)
Sister	Princess Zahra (b. 18 September 1970)

Spouse

Kendra Spears aka Princess Salwa Aga Khan (m. 2013 - div. 2022)

Children

2 sons (Prince Irfan Aga Khan, Prince Sinan Aga Khan)

Award	Nishan-e-Pakistan award by President Asif Ali Zardari (2024)
Highlights	Became the new Aga Khan and leader of Ismaili Muslims in February 2025. Served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM). Contributed significantly to various agencies within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Led the Environment and Climate Committee and promoted numerous economic projects globally.

1. Grew up in Geneva and Spain, spending winters in Saint-Moritz and summers in Sardinia.
2. Participated in significant religious and social events throughout his life.
3. Has an extensive involvement in philanthropic efforts and international humanitarian projects.
4. Had a hand in establishing various economic initiatives and development projects in Kenya and other nations.