Birth and Early Life
In which city and country was Prince Rahim Aga Khan born?
Geneva, Switzerland.
On what date did Prince Rahim officially become the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims?
February 5, 2025.
In which country did Prince Rahim receive most of his secondary and undergraduate education?
The United States (Massachusetts and Rhode Island).
Where was Imams 1st Official Visit?
France
Prince Rahim is the Chairman of the AKDN Environment and Climate Committee. What is the specific "Net Zero" target year he has set for the AKDN to stop adding carbon pollution to our air?
2030
On what specific date (day, month, and year) was Prince Rahim born?
October 12, 1971.
What are the names of Prince Rahim’s two sons, and in which years were they born?
Prince Irfan (born 2015) and Prince Sinan (born 2017).
At which Ivy League university did Prince Rahim earn his Bachelor of Arts degree?
Brown University.
Where was Imam's recent official visit?
London UK
Prince Rahim often encourages people of all ages to "make time to move every day." He believes that a leader must be strong in four specific ways to serve others better. One is "Spiritually"—can you name the other three?
Mentally, Physically, and Emotionally
Who are Prince Rahim’s parents?
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and Princess Salimah.
Where (city and building) did the formal Takht Nashini (ceremonial installation) of Prince Rahim take place?
Lisbon, Portugal, at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat
What was Prince Rahim’s specific major or field of study during his undergraduate years?
Comparative Literature.
Which East African countries did Prince Rahim visit in 2025 for his first official visit to the region as the 50th Imam?
Kenya and Uganda
When Prince Rahim talks about new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI), he says these tools can be "transformational." What does he say is our responsibility to ensure these technologies do for all populations, not just some?
To ensure they are distributed fairly and improve the quality of life
Prince Rahim is the eldest son of the 49th Imam; how many siblings does he have in total? Also tell their names.
Three siblings (Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, and Prince Aly Muhammad).
During the Takht Nashini ceremony, which five specific ceremonial symbols of authority were presented to the Imam?
The Holy Qur’an, the Ismaili Constitution, a ceremonial sword, an intricate parasol, and an inkwell.
In 2006, Prince Rahim completed graduate studies in management and administration; at which business school and in which city was this?
IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
Has Imam being to Lisbon Portugal?
If yes then how many times and when exactly?
During Takht Nashini - 11th February 2025
Official Visit from 1-4 December 2025
Prince Rahim famously told students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo that "the future is not just ahead of you." According to his speech, what is the future actually made of?
"What you leave behind you"
In which European city does Prince Rahim currently maintain his primary residence?
Geneva, Switzerland.
According to the official announcement, what specific legal process led to Prince Rahim being named the successor following his father's passing?
The unsealing of the will of the late 49th Imam.
In 2010, Prince Rahim established a specific workshop series at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs; what is the name of this series?
The Aga Khan Brown Workshop series.
Where did imam visited the longest? Dates?
USA: 5-10 November 2025
In a major speech about the "Climate Crisis," Prince Rahim explained that we cannot have healthy people if the planet is sick. What does he call the special link or connection between human health and the health of our environment?
The link between human health and the climate crisis