Synopsis
Telangana's Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy mourned the death of Aga Khan, the esteemed spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and Padma Vibhushan awardee, highlighting his humanitarian contributions and the loss felt by humanity.Key Takeaways
- Aga Khan was a revered spiritual leader and humanitarian.
- His death is viewed as an irreparable loss to society.
- He founded significant educational and healthcare institutions globally.
- The Aga Khan Foundation has made notable contributions in various fields.
- His legacy includes the Qutb Shahi Tombs restoration project.
Hyderabad, Feb 5 (NationPress) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aga Khan, the distinguished spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and Padma Vibhushan award recipient. The Chief Minister stated that the loss of Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV represents an irreparable loss for all of humanity.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th successor of the Ismaili Muslims, died in Lisbon, Portugal on February 4.
Aga Khan was globally acknowledged as an eminent social worker and humanitarian, the Chief Minister noted in his message of condolence.
He reflected on the vast contributions of Aga Khan to society, particularly through the establishment of hospitals and various educational and cultural institutions across different nations via the Aga Khan Foundation.
The Chief Minister remarked that Aga Khan's efforts in poverty alleviation, heritage conservation, medical services, and education will be commemorated for generations.
The Chief Minister highlighted the commendable institutions operated by the Aga Khan Foundation in Hyderabad.
He commended Aga Khan for embodying high values that uplift the dignity of humanity throughout his lifetime. The Chief Minister extended his deepest sympathies to the descendants, family, and followers of Aga Khan.
The Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad, established in 2011, is part of the network of Aga Khan Academies and is recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
The Aga Khan Academies are a component of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
The AKDN comprises various development organizations addressing issues related to the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster risk reduction, private-sector enterprise promotion, and the revival of historic cities.
Additionally, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) collaborated with the Telangana Government and the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to restore the historic Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad.
The conservation project, which encompasses more than 100 monuments across 106 acres, represents one of the largest preservation initiatives, commencing in 2013 and concluding in 2024.
The Qutb Shahi Tombs are recognized as the world's largest royal necropolis and stand as a significant tourist destination within this historic city.
Featuring over 100 monuments, including the mausoleums of the rulers from the Qutub Shahi dynasty (1518-1687), the extensive complex at the base of the magnificent Golconda Fort has been revitalized.
