Rahim Al-Hussaini Age, Wiki and Bio

Rahim Al-Hussaini

Quick Info

ProfessionImam
NationalitySwiss
Date of Birth12/10/1971
Age54 years
BirthplaceGeneva, Switzerland

Bio/Wiki

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

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPhillips 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

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
CasteShia Ismaili
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date2013

Family

FatherPrince Karim Aga Khan (spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims; died February 2025)
MotherBegum 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)
SisterPrincess Zahra (b. 18 September 1970)
SpouseKendra Spears aka Princess Salwa Aga Khan (m. 2013 - div. 2022)
Children2 sons (Prince Irfan Aga Khan, Prince Sinan Aga Khan)

Career

AwardNishan-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.

Some Lesser Known Facts

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