*The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) community expresses profound sorrow at the demise of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan,* the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. His Highness was renowned globally for his visionary leadership, philanthropy, and unwavering commitment to global development. AMU shares a historic and cherished relationship with the Aga Khan family. His grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, played a pivotal role in the establishment of this esteemed institution. In 1911, Sir Aga Khan III led a fundraising campaign that amassed 3 million rupees for the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, which later became Aligarh Muslim University. He was appointed as the university's Vice-Chancellor in 1921, further solidifying his commitment to Muslim education in India. Aga Khan Hostel in Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall of our university is a majestic commemoration of this legacy.