Shia-Ismaili Muslims In Pakistan And Lisbon Commemorate Aga Khan

Spiritual leader and business magnate Prince Karim Aga Khan, considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, was remembered fondly by admirers in Pakistan and Lisbon on February 8. Shia-Ismaili Muslims around the world reflected on Aga Khan's advocacy for peace, interfaith harmony, women's rights, and his philanthropy work. With a lifelong passion for design and architecture, Aga Khan poured a financial empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries. He died on February 4 at 88.