Ismaili Muslims in B.C. mourn the Aga Khan after his death [Video]

Ismaili Muslims in B.C. were in mourning on Tuesday after the announcement of the death of their faith’s spiritual leader, the Aga Khan.

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who died at 88 in Lisbon according to his philanthropic organization, had been the leader of 15 million Ismailis across 35 countries since 1957.

Ismailis hold that the Aga Khan was directly descended from an unbroken line of imams going back to the Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his generous philanthropy, helping build schools and hospitals and providing electricity for millions of people in the poorest parts of Africa and Asia.

There were around 20,000 Ismaili Muslims in B.C. in 2022, according to the province, making up around a sixth of the province’s total Muslim population.

WATCH | Aga Khan dead at 88: 

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world, has died at 88.

Ismaili Muslims in B.C. who spoke to CBC News …