Abdus Sattar Edhi eulogised on second death anniversary

Edhi Foundation out of financial duress, claims Faisal

KARACHI: The late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi was fondly remembered on Sunday by his admirers on the occasion of his second death anniversary.

A large number of people partook in a Quran khwani held for him. Many people, including women and children, visited the grave of Edhi and eulogised him for his selfless services to humanity. The Sindh Rangers director-general also visited the grave situated near the Super Highway and laid a wreath on it.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, the late philanthropist's son, Faisal Edhi, said he was still feeling the loss of his father as no one could ever fill the void that his death had created. Faisal added that his father wanted him to continue his mission and he had been trying not to fail him.



Faisal thanked supporters of the Edhi Foundation around the globe who had been supporting him after Edhi's death. He explained that he lived at Edhi homes as he could not leave around 15,000 orphans who needed a guardian. According to him, it was God's blessing that he was still able to bring up orphaned children who had immense love for his late father.

Last year the Edhi Foundation couldn't collect as many donations as it used to, Faisal said, adding that, however, he was not worried this year as sufficient funds had been collected by the foundation to sustain its operations.

According to Faisal, many new projects of the Edhi Foundation were near completion which included a 200-bed hospital, another 100-bed hospital and an institute where technical and medical training would be provided.