Honoring Late His Highness Aga Khan IV: University of Calgary Marks the end of 40-Day Mourning Period

University of Calgary lowering the flag in Swann Mall to honour the late Aga Khan

In honour of the memory of the late His Highness the Aga Khan, who died last month at the age of 88, the University of Calgary is lowering the flag on Sunday March 16, on the final day of his official 40-day mourning period.

The Aga Khan, who was recognized as the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims and considered to be the direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad. Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, who became the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims at the age of 20.

The University of Calgary has a special connection to the Aga Khan, who graciously accepted an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree — UCalgary’s highest academic honour — at a ceremony held in October 2018 on campus, which was viewed by thousands around the world via a livestream broadcast.

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