India’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the sprawling 100,000 square feet state-of-the-art Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum at the Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Delhi, on July 29, 2024. The museum, equipped with the latest technology and innovative design, promises an immersive and enlightening experience for all visitors.

The inauguration event was graced by the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the oldest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, the Ismaili Muslims’ 49th Hereditary Imam in direct lineal descent of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him and his family). Ismailis number 12 million worldwide, and Canada’s highly organized and respected Ismaili community has more than 100,000 members. The Ismaili Imamat’s projects in Canada include the iconic Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, the beautiful Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton and the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa.

The Humayun Tomb Museum, a facility of the Archaeological Survey of India designed and built in collaboration with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), is a significant step in preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. It opened to visitors on July 30, 2024. Please click HERE to read a report on the opening ceremony on our sister website, Barakah.

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Date posted: July 30, 2024.

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