Renowned humanitarian, social activist and the man behind the world’s largest ambulance network, Abdul Sattar Edhi recently passed away after a long battle with kidney failure.
His frugal lifestyle and commitment to the unfortunate people of Pakistan have earned him the admiration of people globally.
His death has left a huge irreplaceable void in the hearts of Pakistanis. Many people, dignitaries and brands remembered the man that Edhi was, all in their own unique ways.
Here are some of the ways they celebrated the undying icon that was Edhi Sahab, on social media:
The celebrated newspaper cartoonist Sabir Nazar honored Edhi Sahab with this gem of a piece:
Most suitable tribute to #EdhiSahab thus far, by @sabirnazar1 #FB pic.twitter.com/AHCOY5VyiN
— Mohammad Taqi (@mazdaki) July 9, 2016
Asad Umar from PTI capitalized on the Wall of Kindness approach to deliver this tribute to Edhi Sahab:
great work done by our F10 team changing a dirty wall of a school building to a "wall of kindness" pic.twitter.com/xHXPYfJUQ0
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) June 29, 2016
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to immortalize Edhi with this cricket kit:
Great initiative taken by @TheRealPCB Edhi shb is a true legend of pak & deserve such appreciation. #PCBHonoursEdhi pic.twitter.com/eRy0UI3XJU
— Mehreen 🦋 (@a_mehrin7) June 17, 2016
Google Inc. also remembered the life and death of Edhi Sahib on Google.com:
Google pays a tribute to #EdhiSahab pic.twitter.com/LPrA5WGksd
— Ree 🇵🇸 (@GulabJamunHigh) July 10, 2016
There are calls for making July 8th the National Charity Day, in memory of Edhi and his magnanimous spirit of giving back to the people:
To Give a Tribute To #Edhi Sahab Every Year 8th July Should Be Celebrated As National Charity Day. RT If You Agree pic.twitter.com/WCcnlwHyjk
— ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) July 9, 2016
Pakistan’s artist community wasn’t far behind in celebrating Edhi and here are some of the most visually brilliant pieces that they did:
What a beautiful, beautiful photo. Made my eyes water, my heart fill with respect & awe for #Edhi once again. pic.twitter.com/2oG26s92TP
— Mahwash Ajaz 🇵🇰 (@mahwashajaz_) July 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/SenorSaadAmjad/status/751756977999667201
Angels Never Die! #Edhi pic.twitter.com/bsN1suy23n
— Muniba Mazari (@muniba_mazari) July 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/mina_Sheikh29/status/748849483501412352
An #Afghan artist #HamdullahArbab paints a portrait of #Edhi to tribute him for his Humanitarian works.@a_siab pic.twitter.com/eTACGobdDL
— Javed Ahmad Kakar (@HM_Kakar) July 11, 2016
The State Bank is also planning to issue commemorative coins that celebrate Edhi and his achievements:
https://twitter.com/JaagAlerts/status/752448384607322112
Abdul Sattar Edhi took care of the country’s poor and the unfortunate when no one could. What better way than to carry forward his mission of caring and compassion than by donating to the Edhi Foundation. Its the least we can do to honor his memory.
Are you crazy ?? Celebrated is not totally inappropriate word. Paid Tribute should be used instead of celebrated. Correct karo @Amir Bhai
Despite PM Nawaz Sharif poor health he did not resist to show his distress over death of Edhi Sahab.He announced to give highest to civilian award to Mr Edhi Sahab.Punjab CM Shabaz Sharif announced to do renaming of places on name the of Mr Edhi.This shows that PMLN value people and work for people.PM Nawaz Sharif also said not to give any special homecoming protocol to me.Despite poor health PM is continuously leading the nation from front.
i hope this is a sarcasm.
this is exactly what i had in mind “i hope this is sarcasm” :)
Imran Khan had his flight to London that is why he couldn’t come for condolence of Edhi sahab ” says KPK CM. I think this was even bigger sarcasm.
How is this statement a sarcasm?
Imran Khan had his flight to London that is why he couldn’t come for condolence of Edhi sahab ” says KPK CM. I think this was even bigger sarcasm…right?
Zahir si baat hai Atif bhai, Akbar bhai ka bhi haq banta hai hum logon ko hansane ka.
PM announced the award just to make his idiot voters happy!
Edhi was already given Nishan-e-Imtiaz ( the highest award ) in 1989! He can’t be given it again! So please just keep voting for PM Nawaz, read his press releases, and keep thinking he’s an angel!
PM announced Nishan-e-Imtiaz after death, (baad az marg).
He was already given that in 1989!
How? he was alive in 1989! how a award after death could be announced? Award after death is different.
It’s not an award for the dead, read it’s details https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishan-e-Imtiaz
That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Keep it up.
Please share that stupidest thing that you ever heard, and how pessimist “Keep it up”
Okay, let me spell it out so even you can understand. If someone has already been awarded a title, there is no need to award them the same title again after their death. Only our brain-dead current establishment will do something like this, and not for the person in question at all but for their own selfish reasons.
You’re from Maryam’s media cell?
May be he is, but he can’t beat PTI’s propaganda.
PCB chairman has suggested renaming Qaddafi Stadium to Edhi Stadium. That’s ridiculous!
A stadium which always remain closed and never open for foreign countries tour.This ghost stadium rename serves no purpose.
Who said stadiums are made to serve foreign teams only?
Allah ne jo Eidi ko izzat di, bare bare badshaw in history waha tak na pohanch saky. May Allah give him highest place in Jannat ul firdoos, Ameen.
Naam Angrazoon wala aur comment urdu mai..LOL.
Angrez bi to dekho knsa hai..
aur dua molvio wali :)
Ali u r the one from ovex??
I have copied from same wikipedia link you provided “The award may be awarded posthumously and may also be awarded to an individual more than once”. Posthumously means after death. We need to verify things before commenting as it becomes public property when goes online!