LAHORE (Web Desk) – Last night’s news about 92-year old humanitarian giant Adul Sattar Edhi’s passing away has left the nation shocked and in mourning.
The great philanthropist was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2013 but had been unable to get a transplant due to frail health. He was receiving treatment at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT).
Tributes to the great man and his legacy poured in from across Pakistan as the country was united in its shock and dismay at this great loss.
Politicians, Actors and people from all walks of life took to Twitter to express their sorrow:
PM NS announces State funeral & Pakistan’s highest civil award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz for the one &only Edhi Sb. You will be alive in our hearts!
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 8, 2016
Devistated by the news of #AbdulSattarEdhi . He will always be remembered. A truly remarkable human being.May he RIP pic.twitter.com/k6a1e4OVId
— Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) July 8, 2016
Truly saddened to hear of Edhi Sahab’s passing. He was a noble soul & a great Pakistani. He gave the first big donation to SKMT 26 years ago
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 8, 2016
Goodbye my legend …
Goodbye my hero …
May Allah, in His infinite mercy, bless you in the most rewarding of ways …— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 8, 2016
Edhi Sahib funeral: Arrgmts being made for state funeral.Security by Army/rangers/LEAs.Military guard of honour,gun salute will be presented
— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 9, 2016
Pakistan mourns one of its greatest sons but the nation will always remember Edhi for his outstanding services to humanity
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) July 8, 2016
Heart brokn.Asked him to model in my vdeo n he said”hero mein tere say acha gata hoon”my music video wth Edhi Sahab https://t.co/Kfics7O9AB
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) July 8, 2016
Allah will receive him with open arms… This world loses one of His men. There will never be another like #Edhi.. Rest in peace
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) July 8, 2016
A great human being and a shining example for all of us passed away today.
— Fawad Afzal Khan (@_fawadakhan_) July 8, 2016
I am truly honored & take great pride that I come from the country/nation of EDHI….
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) July 8, 2016
No words can describe the greatness of EDHI saab. Innalillahe waa Inna Elayhe Rajioun. #RIPAbdulSattarEdhi #AbdulSattarEdhi
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) July 8, 2016
We must never let the message of Abdul Sattar #Edhi die, it is our responsibility to carry out his efforts to create a better world.
— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) July 8, 2016
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Lillahi Rajioun. #Edhi sb has passed away. As per his wish his only healthy organs i.e. his eyes will be donated.
— Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) July 8, 2016
Abdul Sattar Edhi was the greatest humanist in #Pakistan. Was honored to know him & to humbly participate in his great work.
— Husain Haqqani (@husainhaqqani) July 8, 2016
Edhi’s death has left a void that no other person can ever hope to fill. His selfless devotion to humankind was unparalleled. .
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) July 8, 2016
RIP Edhi sb. You were a Pak miracle worker. You showed us what is possible with selfless dedication to the cause of the poor and destitute.
— Jahangir Khan Tareen (@JahangirKTareen) July 8, 2016
Edhi lived to set an example as a human being & died like a true Pakistani. An unflinching character & “Soul of Century” #RIPEdhiSahab
— Asifa Jadoon (@jangojadoon) July 9, 2016
Edhi left us with a beautiful institution which only mission is to work for humanity #Edhi pic.twitter.com/dUv3ycqJ7J
— Changez Khan (@drchangezkhan) July 8, 2016
#سلام_ایدھی
Even death can’t stop him!!!Donated Eyes for a Blind !!! pic.twitter.com/STiuO788In— CAKL (@CHAUDRYAKL) July 9, 2016
Edhi was the greatest Philanthropist of our times. He lived his life for comforting those who needed it the most. #سلام_ایدھی
— Pervaiz Khattak (@Pervaiz_Khattak) July 9, 2016
#AbdulSattarEdhi stood by every oppressed, against #ShiaKillings he protested. He was for humanity above divisions. pic.twitter.com/DDP6geoA5i
— Riaz Ali Turi (@RiazToori) July 8, 2016
#Edhi sahib didn’t go without uniting the nation. Today all of us are mourning. No distinction. No division. All in tears. All together.
— Marvi Sirmed (@marvisirmed) July 9, 2016
No one lives for ever but Edhi Shaib legacy will live on forever. What a privilege it was to have you in our life Sir #RIP #AbdulSattarEdhi
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) July 9, 2016
A great humanist passes away- #AbdulSattarEdhi‘s death must be mourned but his humanitarian work must be celebrated for all times to come.
— Nafisa Shah (@ShahNafisa) July 8, 2016
Front pages of #Pakistan‘s major newspapers. The country is mourning a man who dedicated his life to others. #Edhi pic.twitter.com/XZj2D1HOJ7
— shaimaa khalil BBC (@Shaimaakhalil) July 9, 2016
8th July should be declared National Charity day. No holiday but just a Charity day In Pakistan .To commemorate the our hero #EdhiSahabRIP
— Salman Iqbal ARY (@Salman_ARY) July 9, 2016
There is so much we can all learn from you- we have lost our nations greatest humanitarian #Edhi #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/OvD0BQIwe2
— Sharmeen Obaid (@sharmeenochinoy) July 8, 2016
There is so much we can all learn from you- we have lost our nations greatest humanitarian #Edhi #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/OvD0BQIwe2
— Sharmeen Obaid (@sharmeenochinoy) July 8, 2016
