Revering the Aga Khan

The religion of the Wakhan Valley in Tajikistan is Ismailism, a breakaway sect of Shia Islam. Their revered leader is the Aga Khan; you'll see a photo of him in every Pamiri home. In addition to being a spiritual leader, the Aga Khan has invested and donated vast amounts of money in the region (both Tajikistan and Afghanistan).Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs. Revering the Aga Khan
© October 10 2007, Uncornered Market

The religion of the Wakhan Valley in Tajikistan is Ismailism, a breakaway sect of Shia Islam. Their revered leader is the Aga Khan; you'll see a photo of him in every Pamiri home. In addition to being a spiritual leader, the Aga Khan has invested and donated vast amounts of money in the region (both Tajikistan and Afghanistan).

Read more about our adventures in the Pamirs.

Picture Location
Past Its Prime Pamiri Hospitality
Skirting Afghanistan in the Wakhan Valley
Pamiri Hospitality Spooky Still Life
Photo Tags
Aga Khan Pamiri House Tajikistan Pamirs mountains Wakhan Valley Badakhshan Islam Central Asia
Camera Setings
Model - EX-Z750
Exposure - 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture - f/2.8
Exposure Bias - 0/3 EV
Focal Length - 7.9 mm
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