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KARACHI: Pakistan's most renowned and respected philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi passed away in Karachi on Friday at the age of 92. His son, Faisal Edhi, confirmed the news of his death.
"Edhi sahab passed away tonight. I want to tell you all, Pakistan and the world, that he is not with us anymore," said Faisal Edhi.
"His funeral prayers will be offered at the Memon Masjid in Bolton Market, Karachi after Zuhr prayers," he said.
The renowned humanitarian, who was the founder and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, was diagnosed with kidney failure three years ago but was since unable to receive a transplant due to his poor health.
Earlier in the day, the family had had asked to pray for Edhi whose condition deteriorated and who was said to be breathing with the help of a ventilator.
He was brought to the the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) for a regular dialysis earlier today, but was shifted to intensive care and put on the ventilator after he faced severe trouble in breathing.
Edhi had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past several weeks.
The philanthropist suffered from multiple diseases and complications, including diabetes, hypertension, and kidney failure. His son told reporters earlier today that he had also become very weak physically because of not being able to eat for some time.
Last act of kindness
In a last act of kindness and selflessness, Faisal Edhi said his father had wished that all his usable body organs be donated after his death.
"He had prepared for himself a grave in Edhi village about twenty-five years ago," he said. "We will bury him there according to his wishes. Also, he wanted to be buried in the same clothes in which he died. Hence, we will also honour his wish and bury him in the clothes that he passed away," he added.
"He also wished that his organs be donated after he passes away. Because of his condition, only his eyes can be donated," said his son, visibly emotional and in tears.
An operation was being conducted to extract his cornea for donation.
Edhi is revered as a national hero in Pakistan of nearly legendary status. He established the welfare organisation Edhi Foundation almost six decades ago that owns and runs Pakistan's largest ambulance service, as well as nursing homes, orphanages, clinics and women's shelters, along with rehabilitation centers and soup kitchens across the country.
(Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon)
That's just so sad... May he rest in peace. Ameen.
"Edhi sahab passed away tonight. I want to tell you all, Pakistan and the world, that he is not with us anymore," said Faisal Edhi.
"His funeral prayers will be offered at the Memon Masjid in Bolton Market, Karachi after Zuhr prayers," he said.
The renowned humanitarian, who was the founder and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, was diagnosed with kidney failure three years ago but was since unable to receive a transplant due to his poor health.
Earlier in the day, the family had had asked to pray for Edhi whose condition deteriorated and who was said to be breathing with the help of a ventilator.
He was brought to the the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) for a regular dialysis earlier today, but was shifted to intensive care and put on the ventilator after he faced severe trouble in breathing.
Edhi had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past several weeks.
The philanthropist suffered from multiple diseases and complications, including diabetes, hypertension, and kidney failure. His son told reporters earlier today that he had also become very weak physically because of not being able to eat for some time.
Last act of kindness
In a last act of kindness and selflessness, Faisal Edhi said his father had wished that all his usable body organs be donated after his death.
"He had prepared for himself a grave in Edhi village about twenty-five years ago," he said. "We will bury him there according to his wishes. Also, he wanted to be buried in the same clothes in which he died. Hence, we will also honour his wish and bury him in the clothes that he passed away," he added.
"He also wished that his organs be donated after he passes away. Because of his condition, only his eyes can be donated," said his son, visibly emotional and in tears.
An operation was being conducted to extract his cornea for donation.
Edhi is revered as a national hero in Pakistan of nearly legendary status. He established the welfare organisation Edhi Foundation almost six decades ago that owns and runs Pakistan's largest ambulance service, as well as nursing homes, orphanages, clinics and women's shelters, along with rehabilitation centers and soup kitchens across the country.
(Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon)
That's just so sad... May he rest in peace. Ameen.
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