ISLAMABAD: July 8 marks the second death anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi, a renowned Pakistani philanthropist, ascetic, and humanitarian who founded the Edhi Foundation.
The departed noble soul was born on February 28, 1928 in Gujarat before the partition of the sub-continent. He breathed his last on July 8, 2016 at the age of 88 in Karachi.
Edhi has been honoured with some of the most prestigious awards for his unselfish devotion to society and humanity, and promotion of peace and interfaith harmony.
Many humanitarian organisations have paid rich tributes to the late Edhi on his second death anniversary, and observed him as a model for humanity.
Edhi, the only social worker who has been honoured with a commemorative coin, established and managed Edhi Foundation, the country’s largest charity organisation, which transformed lives of many poverty-stricken families of Pakistan.
Edhi Foundation is famous for organising the world’s largest volunteer ambulance network and maintaining homeless shelters, animal shelters, rehab centres and orphanages across the country.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Hassan Askari released a message on his anniversary, and urged the general public to follow him as a role model in their life.
“His promotion of human rights can serve as a noble aspiration for others to follow. Edhi was an invaluable asset and the true identity of Pakistan,” he said while remembering him.
Later, a Quran Khawani was held at the Edhi Village in Islamabad, in which a large number of people including family members, local residents, admirers and volunteers of the Edhi Foundation participated.
Published in Daily Times, July 9th 2018.
