Prince Rahim Aga Khan V India Visit 2026: PM Modi, President Murmu Meetings and Full Details

Last Updated: September 10, 2026
 

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has arrived in New Delhi for his first India visit since becoming the 50th Imam. His visit, from September 9 to September 15, 2026, is taking place at the invitation of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan. (Akashvani News)

During the Prince Rahim Aga Khan V India Visit 2026, he is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. He will also travel to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad to review AKDN-linked development and community initiatives. (Akashvani News)

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V India Visit 2026: Key Highlights

Particular	Details
Visitor	Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
Position	50th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim Community
AKDN Role	Chair, Aga Khan Development Network
India Visit	September 9–15, 2026
Invitation	Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
First visit as 50th Imam	Yes
Delhi Meetings	President, Prime Minister, Home Minister, External Affairs Minister
Other Cities	Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad
Main Areas	Social development, heritage preservation and community initiatives

Why Is Prince Rahim Aga Khan Visiting India?

According to information released through the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit provides an opportunity to review India's ongoing cooperation with the Aga Khan Development Network in social development and heritage preservation and explore further collaboration in development and community initiatives. (Akashvani News)

The visit is also significant because it is Prince Rahim Aga Khan V's first trip to India after he succeeded his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, as the 50th hereditary Imam in February 2025. (Uniindia)

Meetings With India's Top Leadership

During his stay in New Delhi, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is scheduled to hold a series of high-level meetings.

Meeting With Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan

The visit has been organised following an invitation from Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan. Prince Rahim was scheduled to hold talks with the Vice President on September 10. (Akashvani News)

Meeting With President Droupadi Murmu

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is also scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu during his New Delhi visit. The meeting is part of his engagements with India's constitutional leadership. (Akashvani News)

Meeting With Prime Minister Narendra Modi

A meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also scheduled. The engagement is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest and India's continuing partnership with AKDN. (Uniindia)

Meetings With Amit Shah and S. Jaishankar

The itinerary also includes meetings with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. (Akashvani News)

Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad Visit

The India tour is not limited to New Delhi.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is scheduled to travel to:

• Ahmedabad

• Mumbai

• Hyderabad

These cities are significant because the Aga Khan Development Network has been involved in various development and community initiatives there. (Akashvani News)

AKDN's own coverage also notes that the visit includes engagements with the Ismaili community in several Indian cities, including Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad. (Aga Khan Development Network)

What Is the Aga Khan Development Network?

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development institutions working across areas such as social development, education, health, economic development, culture and community development.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V serves as its Chair, making his India visit important not only from a community perspective but also for India's long-standing development cooperation with Aga Khan institutions. (Uniindia)

Aga Khan Network and India's Heritage Conservation

One of the most visible examples of cooperation between Aga Khan institutions and India is the conservation and urban renewal work around Humayun's Tomb, Sunder Nursery and Nizamuddin Basti in Delhi.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan participated in the inauguration of the Humayun World Heritage Site Museum in Delhi in July 2024. The project was developed through cooperation involving the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India.

The broader conservation programme has involved restoration of heritage structures, landscape improvement and community-related initiatives around the historic Nizamuddin area. AKDN describes the Humayun's Tomb-Sunder Nursery-Nizamuddin area as a major long-term conservation and urban renewal effort. (Aga Khan Development Network)

Who Is Prince Rahim Aga Khan V?

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community. He succeeded his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, following his death in February 2025. (Uniindia)

Alongside his spiritual leadership, Prince Rahim is closely associated with the work of the Aga Khan Development Network and its development institutions.

His areas of engagement include development, education, economic opportunity, health, culture and community initiatives. (Uniindia)

Why Is This India Visit Important?

The Prince Rahim Aga Khan V India Visit 2026 is important for several reasons:

1. First India visit as 50th Imam

This is Prince Rahim's first visit to India since assuming the position of the 50th hereditary Imam. (Akashvani News)

2. High-level government meetings

His schedule includes meetings with the President, Prime Minister, Vice President and key Union ministers.

3. Development cooperation

India and AKDN have a long history of cooperation in social development and community initiatives.

4. Heritage conservation

The Aga Khan institutions have played a major role in heritage conservation projects in Delhi, including work around Humayun's Tomb and Nizamuddin.

5. Community engagement

The tour also provides an opportunity for Prince Rahim to meet members of the Ismaili community across several Indian cities. (Aga Khan Development Network)

India–Aga Khan Development Cooperation

India's relationship with Aga Khan institutions extends beyond religious and community engagement. It includes cooperation in areas such as:

• Heritage conservation

• Urban development

• Education

• Health

• Community development

• Social and economic development

• Cultural preservation

The current visit could therefore provide an opportunity to review existing projects and explore future cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs specifically highlighted social development, heritage preservation and community initiatives in connection with the visit. (Akashvani News)

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V India Visit 2026: Schedule at a Glance

September 9: Arrival in New Delhi and commencement of India visit.

September 10: Engagements with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and other senior Indian leaders.

During the New Delhi stay: Meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

September 11–15: Further engagements, including visits to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad and community/development initiatives, with the overall visit scheduled to conclude on September 15. (Akashvani News)

Note: Specific timings and individual meeting schedules can change as the visit progresses. This article reflects the publicly announced itinerary available as of September 10, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Prince Rahim Aga Khan V?

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network.

When is Prince Rahim Aga Khan V visiting India?

His India visit is scheduled from September 9 to September 15, 2026.

Why is Prince Rahim Aga Khan visiting India?

The visit will review cooperation with the Aga Khan Development Network in social development and heritage preservation and explore further development and community initiatives. (Akashvani News)

Will Prince Rahim Aga Khan meet PM Modi?

Yes. He is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. (Akashvani News)

Which Indian leaders will Prince Rahim Aga Khan meet?

His announced itinerary includes meetings with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. (Akashvani News)

Which cities will he visit besides Delhi?

He is scheduled to travel to Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad during the visit. (Akashvani News)

Conclusion

The Prince Rahim Aga Khan V India Visit 2026 marks an important new chapter in India's engagement with the Aga Khan institutions. As the newly appointed 50th Imam, his first India visit combines high-level meetings with India's leadership, engagement with the Ismaili community and visits connected with AKDN's development initiatives.

The focus on social development, heritage conservation and community cooperation makes the visit significant beyond a purely ceremonial engagement. (Akashvani News)

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