KARACHI: As the nation observes the first death anniversary of iconic social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi, people from all social strata paid a fitting tribute to his devoted service of humanity.
The renowned humanitarian and Edhi Foundation Chairman Abdul Sattar Edhi died at the age of 88 in Karachi on July 8 last year due to kidney failure. He was laid to rest at Edhi village.
People from wide sections of the society, including politicians and civil rights campaigners, took to the social networking site to tweet their tribute to the philanthropist who devoted his life for the welfare the unprivileged and deprived class of society.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan also endorsed a campaign by ARY News to declare the anniversary of Edhi as ‘National Charity Day”.
“People have become educated, but have not yet become human” – Abdul Sattar #Edhi. Inspiration 2 all 4 appreciation, giving &empathy #Legend
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) July 8, 2017
Lets all lend a hand to someone who is in need, #Edhi Sahab’s unparalleled service to #Humanity will be remebered forever. #MainEdhiHoon pic.twitter.com/FEOrp9pmy4
— Wasim Akhtar (@wasimakhtar1955) July 8, 2017
Abdul Sattar Edhi lives amongst us through the act of caring without expecting and inspiring others to do the same, greatness #MainEdhiHoon
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) July 8, 2017
I alwayz wanted 2 spend time around Edhi sb 4 inspiration..he left us but his spirit 2 do good is getting stronger #MainEdhiHoon #respect
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) July 8, 2017
#Edhi never took an interest in formal education. He said “The world’s sorrow is my teacher a source of wisdom and knowledge.” #MainEdhiHoon pic.twitter.com/3Hb7U46AQ1
— سیدہ زینب (@Saydazainab1) July 7, 2017
My Religion is Humanitarianism which is the bases of every Religion. (EDHI)
1st Death anniversary of #EDHI#MainEdhiHoon . pic.twitter.com/OFKih3fY0G— Mudassar Ali (@AlyMudassar) July 7, 2017
I salute him who was the actual father of poor. I have no words to define Mr. #Edhi, the real human being. #MainEdhiHoon
— Hina Butt (@hinaparvezbutt) July 8, 2017
Though #Edhi Sb is no more among us but the legacy he left will live forever, inn shaa Allah!!! #MainEdhiHoon
— Dr. Faizah 🅰 (@DrFaizah_A) July 8, 2017
Missing #Edhi ❤ pic.twitter.com/x2135mLLNZ
— Fatima Kajal Manshad (@FatimahLove92) July 4, 2017
Donate as much as you can to edhi center.. #MainEdhiHoon #NationalCharityDay pic.twitter.com/zOafI2Zkih
— Erum Urooj (@erum_urooj) July 7, 2017
Legend of Humanity – The Richest Poor
Abdul Sattar Edhi#MainEdhiHoon pic.twitter.com/dcC9BvmDrh— ملک شیردل خان (@MSherdilkhan) July 8, 2017
Not only 8th July but everyday should be charity day
People’s like edhi are born once in centuries
Salute the man Edhi 👏👏👏👏#MainEdhiHoon pic.twitter.com/cgoCJpmfK6— ⓗHazeefa Fatimahⓕ (@Hazeefamanzoor) July 7, 2017
The great man is dead but we must stand to make his legacy immortal.#MainEdhiHoon pic.twitter.com/Bi2upSePmj
— Kiran Raza (@kiranraza_01) July 8, 2017
#MainEdhiHoon No religion is higher than #Humanitarian. Whole mystery is in one Sentence. #SalamEdhi. pic.twitter.com/rm2btGTLmb
— Shafaq Mustafa Khan (@BeingShaff) July 8, 2017
#MainEdhiHoon A year since Edhi Sb left but he is more present than ever … Apki Azmat aur Insaniat ko Salaam!!! pic.twitter.com/ZeaDRFqzDM
— Ahmed Ata Khan (@cuckoo63) July 8, 2017
Not only 8th July but everyday should be charity day
People’s like edhi are born once in centuries
Salute the man Edhi 👏👏👏👏#MainEdhiHoon— Hameer Makhdoom (@IMMooniii) July 7, 2017
He was a legend & Legends never die InshaAllah Edhi Sahab will always live in our heart ❤#MainEdhiHoon pic.twitter.com/tUIhyxsoF6
— Mehr Jee (@mehrrohail) July 8, 2017
