Hussaini, the new spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor to his father, who died at 88.

Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father. The 53-year-old was designated as the Aga Khan V,

A direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, the Aga Khan is well known globally for his philanthropic works aimed at improving people’s lives.