Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — We should not forget our hero's services and good works said Najeeb ullah Khan Durrani, consular (welfare) at Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah, in his presidential address at a function organized by Memon Association Saudi Arabia-Memon Welfare Society (MASA-MWS) Jeddah.

The event was organized by the Memon group to observe the second death anniversary of Pakistan’s legendary philanthropist the late Abdul Sattar Edhi at Tawa-n-Tandour Restaurant, here recently.

Durrani said Abdul Sattar Edhi was an angel. He was an exemplary man for all human beings and our national hero. We should remember his good works and services for humanity.

He also informed about the steps taken by the Pakistan Consulate and the welfare section to solve the problems of the Pakistanis living in the Kingdom.

A large number of distinguished members from the Memon and business community here attended the condolence session.

The session stated with recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an by Ahmed Kamal Makki and Naat by Ahmed Irfan Kolsawala. Kolsawala, president MWS, tehn welcomed all the guests.

Tayyab Moosani, general secretary MWS, then provided a detailed explanation on the aims and objectives of organizing such an event. He paid homage to Abdul Sattar Edhi and said his door was open for every needy at all time.

“There is a separate women’s wing for welfare work that solves women's problems. After the establishment of Pakistan, he set up the Edhi Foundation in 1957, its branches are present in different countries of the world, and headquarters is in Karachi. It has the world's largest ambulance service, with more than 1,800 vehicles, besides helicopter service, in carrying out the Trust’s philanthropic work,” Moosani said.

Abdul Sattar Edhi died in July 8, 2016 in Karachi and his burial was carried out with full national honor in which thousands attended his burial, Moosani added.

Well-known community figure Ashfaq Badayouni gave tribute to Edhi, and said in his address that people like Edhi are born in the centuries.

Siraj Adamjee and Javed Kherani conducted the program and handled it smoothly.

Adamjee announced that MASA-MWS will distribute Edhi Award every year, which will be based on individual performance.

Mohammad Younus Habib was declared the winner of the award for this year.

Younus Habib gave vote of thanks and thanked MASA-MWS for giving him the award.

Earlier, a documentary film was screened on the life of Abdul Sattar Edhi.