Abdul Sattar Eidhi - A Great Philanthropist
Abdul Sattar Eidhi was a renowned philanthropist, social worker, and humanitarian from Pakistan. He was born on 28th February 1928 in Bantva, a small village in the Indian state of Gujarat. He was the founder of the Eidhi Foundation, one of the largest non-profit organizations in Pakistan, providing a range of services to the poor and needy, including healthcare, education, and disaster relief. Eidhi grew up in a family that believed in helping the poor and the underprivileged. His mother, who suffered from paralysis, played a significant role in shaping his humanitarian values. She used to offer a small amount of money to any needy person who visited their home. These experiences left a profound impact on Eidhi, and he developed a lifelong commitment to serving humanity. In 1947, when Pakistan gained independence, Eidhi migrated to Karachi with his family. He started his career as a cloth merchant but soon realized that his true calling was social work. In 1951, he established a small...