Aga Khan IV

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Aga Khan IV born?December 13, 1936
2. Where was Aga Khan IV born?Geneva, Switzerland
3. What is the imamate began?1957
4. What is the imamate ended?2025
5. Who is Aga Khan IV?Aga Khan IV is a spiritual leader and philanthropist. He is the Imam of the Nizari Isma'ili Muslims and has helped millions through schools and hospitals.
6. How did he become the Imam?He became the Imam when he was 20 years old, taking over from his grandfather. It is a hereditary position that he inherited.

Imamate: The spiritual leadership and authority vested in an Imam, particularly within Shia Islam.
Nizari Isma'ilism: A denomination of Shia Islam characterized by its distinct lineage of Imams and theological interpretations.
Philanthropy: The practice of donating money and resources to support charitable causes and promote social welfare.
Global Citizenship: The idea that one's identity transcends geographical or political borders and that responsibilities or rights are derived from membership in a broader class: 'humanity'.