Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of burial in Egypt

The coffin of the Aga Khan is carried during his funeral (Ana Brigida/AP)

The funeral of Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, has taken place in Lisbon.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Spain’s King Emeritus Juan Carlos were among the dignitaries who attended Saturday’s private ceremony for His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini at the Ismaili community centre.