10/07/2016
Abdul Sattar Edhi laid to rest at Edhi Village in Karachi
Late Abdul Sattar Edhi’s son Faisal Edhi, Director General Rangers Major General Bilal Akbar, top officials of the Armed Forces and the paramilitary force Rangers, distinguished people from all walks of life and other people were present at Edhi Village during his burial in a grave that he had dug 25 years ago for him.
The funeral prayers of renowned social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi offered at Karachi’s National Stadium attended by thousands of mourners including the top politicians and officers of the armed forces.
Large number of people reached Karachi’s National Stadium to attend the funeral prayers of renowned philanthropist and humanitarian who passed away at the age of 88 on Friday evening.
The chiefs of all three armed forces had reached National Stadium for the funeral prayers. This includes Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Chief of the Air Staff Marshal Sohail Aman, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.
A military guard of honour and gun salute was presented at the funeral. Three chiefs of the armed forces also saluted the renowned social worker at National Stadium.
Maulana Ahmad Khan Niazi led the funeral prayers of Abdul Sattar Edhi. The funeral prayers were supposed to be offered by M***i Muneeb-ur-Rehman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee who recused himself as he was currently in Abottabad and could not be present on the occasion.
The mortal remains of Abdul Sattar Edhi were taken to Edhi Village at Super Highway where he was laid to rest. Earlier, the coffin was taken from his Meethadar residence to the National Stadium for the funeral prayers.
The relatives and staff at the Edhi Centre appeared inconsolable as his coffin draped in the flag of Pakistan left his humble abode for the last time. As the remains were being taken from his house, people showered rose petals over his coffin to express their gratitude to the great man for his services.
Stringent security measures were taken to ensure security of the people who have arrived at National Stadium to attend the last rites of the renowned social worker. Parking spots were set up at Expo Centre, China Ground and Sports Complex for the people who will attend the funeral of late Abdul Sattar Edhi.