Hyderabad, Sept. 7 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, will make an official visit to India from September 9 to 15, 2026, at the invitation of the Government of India.

The announcement was conveyed through a Talika Mubarak, a written spiritual message from the Ismaili Imam to the community. It was read in Jamatkhanas in India and other countries on August 7.

Mawlana Hazar Imam said he looked forward to meeting the India Jamat. He also requested Ismailis living outside India not to travel to the country during his visit so he could devote his attention to the local community.

In his message, he also sent blessings to the India Jamat, describing its members as his...