By: Muhammad Rehan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The first death anniversary of Shaheed Engineer Ehsan Elahi, former Director Housing Islamabad, was observed with Quran Khwani and a gathering for Esal-e-Sawab at Shakir Elahi House near Royal Hall in Zakori Town.
Ulema-e-Karam, doctors, city notables, local residents and people from various walks of life attended the gathering. The programme began with recitation of the Holy Quran by Hafiz Qari Sanaullah, followed by Naat recitations by Tauqeer Ahmed Kamalvi and Hafiz Khubaib Ahmed. Participants recited the Holy Quran and Darood Pak for the spiritual reward of the deceased.
Khatib of Taj Masjid, Maulana Riaz Ahmed Jamalvi, performed the hosting duties. Addressing the gathering, Qari Khalil Ahmed Siraj highlighted the status of martyrdom and the sacrifices of the Sahaba Karam. He said Shaheed Engineer Ehsan Elahi had held a senior government position and sacrificed his life for the country, adding that his sacrifice would always be remembered.
Maulana Masood-ul-Hassan Nizami led the concluding prayer for the forgiveness of the martyr, elevation of his ranks and patience for his bereaved family. Participants also expressed condolences and solidarity with the family.
Haji Muhammad Ramzan, father of Shaheed Engineer Ehsan Elahi, thanked the religious scholars, doctors, city notables, residents and all others who attended the gathering.
