A mehfil-e-mushaira and condolence reference was held under the auspices of Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) to honour late Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Renowned social worker and Green Task Force Chairman Dr Jamal Nasir was the chief guest of the ceremony who called for continuing the legendary philanthropist’s mission of serving humanity. The mushaira was presided over by Munawar Hashmi, while Hassan Abbas Raza was the guest of honor which was also attended by Naheed Manzoor and Resident Director Waqar Ahmed.
The ceremony was anchored by Farzana Naz.
While paying tribute to Edhi, Dr Jamal Nasir emphasised the need to promote his lessons of tolerance, forgiveness, and sacrifice.
Naheed Manzoor that said people like Edhi, who devote their entire lives to social work, come only once in a century.
Resident Director Waqar Ahmed also eulogized the humanitarian services of the Edhi organisation, and said the philanthropist will forever remain a source of national pride.
The poets who paid homage to great Abdul Sattar Edhi were Munawar Hashmi, Hassan Abbas Raza, Naseem-e-Sahar, Farkhanda Shamim, Tabbassum Ikhlaq, Arif Farhad, Arshad Malik, Farzana Naz, Khurram Khaleeq, Rukhsana Sahar, Wafa Chishti, Farhana Ali, Dr Abrar Umer, Obaid Baghiz, Abdul Qadir Tabban, and Mazhar Shahzad.