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Celebrating Prince Hussain and Prince Irfan Aga Khan’s Journeys, as they mark their birthdays on April 10 and 11, 2026.

11 April 2026

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While we celebrate the important milestones of Prince Hussain Aga Khan and his nephew, Prince Irfan, over the past 12 months since their last birthdays, we also share their personal stories from childhood. Prince Hussain, an underwater photographer and active in the work of the Ismaili Imamat, exemplifies dedication. Prince Irfan, age 11, is being introduced to the worldwide Ismaili community and the work of the Imamat, as his father wishes. Please click the photos below to view their respective posts.

A man and a boy wearing traditional hats and formal attire, smiling for the camera.
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Two men in business attire looking up, with a modern wooden structure in the background.
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Date posted: April 11, 2026.

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Two birthdays, two days, two princes: Irfan Aga Khan and Hussain Aga Khan in pictures

10 April 2025

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April 10 and 11 mark the birthdays of Prince Hussain Aga Khan and his nephew, Prince Irfan Aga Khan, older of the two sons of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, who became the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims when his father, Mawlana Shah Karim, His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, passed away February 4, 2025. To celebrate these birthdays, Malik Merchant, a trusted publisher and editor of Barakah, a blog dedicated to the Aga Khan and his family, has meticulously compiled information and photographs about the two princes you must read. Please click:

Prince Irfan’s procession walk in Aswan, leading the group of mourners with his brother Prince Sinan in a disciplined, dignified and respectful manner, was extraordinary. He exhibited confidence….READ MORE

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Swimming with whales is unbelievably rewarding. As corny as it sounds, the whales do “change your life”. They’re simply too majestic, too enormous, too touching and too intelligent not to…..READ MORE

Date posted: April 10, 2025.

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Meaning of Irfan, as Prince Irfan Aga Khan turns 6 years old; and Nurin Merchant’s 4,500 km drive in the Covid-19 pandemic year takes her through beautiful Canadian landscapes and the Terry Fox Memorial

11 April 2021

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As Prince Irfan Aga Khan celebrates his 6th birthday on April 11, 2021, we adapt a previously published piece that also explains the meaning of his name and the name of his younger brother Prince Sinan Aga Khan…..MORE

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Canadian Prairies, Aga Khan depiction at Winnipeg Museum, and Terry Fox Memorial. Please click on image for photos and story.

Nurin Merchant braves a 4,500 km road trip from Vancouver to Ottawa in the year of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the 3,300 km, mark she and her mom reach the iconic memorial to Canadian cancer hero Terry Fox, overlooking Lake Superior. As ever, she is ready with her camera and comes up with a diverse collection of photos of the memorial and some beautiful Canadian landscape. She is also reminded of Mawlana Hazar Imam His Highness the Aga Khan’s quote on life and includes it in her piece with a unique depiction of Hazar Imam at a Canadian Museum….MORE

Date posted: April 11, 2021.

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