Aga Khan, spiritual leader of 15 million Ismaili Muslims, has died at 88

Aga Khan (Source: Aga Khan Foundation)
Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88.
The Aga Khan dies at age 88
What we know:
In a statement, it was announced that the 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, passed away surrounded by his family in Lisbon, Portugal on Tuesday.
The full statement stated, "With profound sadness, the Jamat is informed that our beloved 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, passed peacefully to Almighty Allah’s grace on 4 February 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family.
Mawlana Shah Karim’s successor, as the 50th Shia Imami Ismaili Imam, has been designated in conformity with the historical Shia Imami Ismaili tradition and practice of nass. The designation made by Mawlana Shah Karim is recorded in his Will, which is to be read in the presence of the Imam’s family and senior international Jamati leaders. Thereafter, the Jamat will be notified of the declared Hazar Imam in whom the Nur exists in unbroken hereditary succession from Mawlana Ali (peace be upon him).
As we honour, cherish and offer gratitude for the life and legacy of Mawlana Shah Karim, we remain secure under the permanent love and protection of the Nur of the Imam-of-the-Time."
Where will he buried?:
Information on Aga Khan's burial has not yet been announced. Though, his body will not lie in state in keeping with Muslim tradition.
Ismali Center Houston:
Back in 2022, FOX 26 reported the city's Ismali Muslim residents were building a community building in downtown Houston.
The center is being constructed along Allen Parkway across from Buffalo Bayou Park and will be the first in the United States. However, it will join several international centers in London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, Vancouver, and Toronto.

Photo of the building rendering (Courtesy of Imara Houston Inc.)
The Source: Information provided by The Ismaili, as well as previous FOX 26 reports.