Abdul Sattar Edhi Biography | Life, Family, Social Work, etc

BiographyAbdul Sattar Edhi Biography | Life, Family, Social Work, etc

Abdul Sattar Edhi

Abdul Sattar Edhi was known as the Father Teresa of Pakistan because of his selfless social work. He organized the Edhi Foundation which gave shelter to the homeless and needy despite age, race, class or gender. His humanitarian work was for all. Edhi and his family devoted their lives for the sake of humanity. Edhi Ambulance, Edhi Homes, Edhi Air Bus, and other philanthropic works are still continued after his demise. he left the world at the age of 88 due to kidney failure. Let’s find out more about Abdul Sattar Edhi.

Abdul Sattar Edhi

Real NameAbdul Sattar Edhi
NicknameAngle of Mercy, Richest Poorest Man in Pakistan
ProfessionHumanitarian, Philantrophist
Date of Birth28th February 1928
Date of Death8th July 2016
Age88 years old
Zodiac SignPisces
Owner ofEdhi Foundation, Edhi Homes, Edhi Ambulance

Home, Education, School, Religion

Birth PlaceBantva, Bantva Manavadar, British India
HometownKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
SchoolN/A
CollegeN/A
Education QualificationsN/A
NationalityPakistani
ReligionIslam

Abdul Sattar Edhi Family and Relatives

FatherAbdul Shakoor Edhi
MotherGhurba Edhi
BrotherAbdul Aziz Edhi
SisterN/A

Marital Status

Marital StatusMarried
AffairsN/A
Marriage Date1965
WifeBilquis Edhi
Son2 (Kutub Edhi and Faisal Edhi)
Daughter2 (Kubra Edhi and Almas Edhi)

Contact and Social Media Handles

Websiteedhi.org
Abdul Sattar Edhi
Pakistan’s most renowned humanitarian, Abdul Sattar Edhi (left), shares a meal with children living in one of his charity houses in Karachi. Edhi died Friday at age 88.

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FAQs

Who is the richest poor man in the world?

Abdul Sattar Edhi is known as the richest poor man in the world because of his simple and down-to-earth lifestyle. he worked for the welfare of humanity despite nation, class, race, or gender.

What is Abdul Sattar Edhi famous for?

Edhi was famous for his work for humanity. He initiated Edhi Homes, Edhi Foundation, and a large network of Edhi Ambulance for the people. Edhi also helped the people internationally during natural disasters.

What is the world’s largest ambulance network?

The world’s largest ambulance network is Edhi Ambulance started by Edhi Foundation. There are around 1,800 ambulances that are stationed across Pakistan. Edhi Foundation also has Edhi Air Ambulance Service with 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter for medical aid during natural disasters.

Who is the wife of Edhi?

Bilquis Edhi is the wife of Edhi who actively helped him in all of his social work. She even continued the work after his death.

What does the Edhi Foundation do?

Edhi Foundation provides a lot of social work services to the people. It has orphanages, adoption centres, shelter homes, ambulance services, drug rehabilitation, and national and internal relief.

Here’s 5 Things you can do to Honor the Memory of Abdul Sattar Edhi.

Duaa Naeem
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