Islamabad: The much-loved philanthropist of Pakistan, Abdul Sattar Edhi passed away on Friday night. He was 88. He breathed his last in a hospital due to renal failure. The funeral prayers will be offered on Saturday after Zuhr prayers at Memon Masjid. Later, the last rites will be held at Edhi village.
Pakistan foreign office issued a statement saying, “The iconic Edhi saheb was a soul who spent his whole life engaged in the noble cause of serving humanity. He lived for others.”
The noted social worker of Pakistan, Edhi devoted his life to the destitute and poor. The Edhi Foundation operates women’s shelters, ambulance services, orphanages, morgues and dispensaries in several cities of the country. Known as ‘angel of mercy’, he won accolades for his immense contribution and also received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1986.
