JEDDAH: The Pakistan Haj Volunteers Groups (PHVG) lost one of its members, 68-year-old Ibrar Qureshi, in a traffic accident in Mina, while performing his duty of guiding and helping pilgrims during Haj.
Waseem Bukhari, PHVG spokesperson, told Arab News that Qureshi passed away in a tragic car accident while coming back from Muzdalaifah to Mina after performing his duty.
A speeding car hit him and he died on the spot. His funeral prayers were held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, and he was buried in a local grave yard. Bukhari said that PHVG plans to establish a charity on Qureshi’s name.
Qureshi came to Kingdom in 1979 and worked at the Saudi Aramco till 1996. After that, he worked at different companies.
“He was a good person and would always help the poor,” Bukhari said.
Qureshi has left behind a widow, a son and a daughter. His wife is a retired teacher at the Pakistan International School, Azizia.
“We pray to Allah to bless his soul,” Bukhari added.
PHVG member martyred in Mina car accident
PHVG member martyred in Mina car accident
