The first death anniversary of eminent social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed across the country on Saturday.

Quran Khawani was held at the Edhi Village in Karachi which was attended by quite a number of people including family members, area people, admirers and volunteers of the Edhi Foundation which he had established.

His son Faisal Edhi and grandson Saad were among those who laid floral wreaths on the grave of the distinguished humanitarian and philanthropist who established world's largest volunteer ambulance network.

Rich tributes were paid to Abdul Sattar Edhi for his immense services for the cause of humanity.

The 'Langar' was also distributed on behalf of the Edhi Foundation.

Faisal Edhi said on the occasion that the mission of his distinguished father would continue with the same zeal. He stated that social work is continuing with same spirit for the past one year.

Faisal Edhi, his family, staff and children of Edhi Centre offer fateha on the grave of Abdul Sattar Edhi in Karachi. —Online

An artist giving final touch to the sketch of great philanthropist, ascetic and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi at Garhi Shahu in Lahore. —Online

People offer fateha for the departed soul of Abdul Sattar Edhi on his first death anniversary. —Online

PML-N leader Dr Aysha Abdullah lighting candle in Multan in memory of great philanthropist, Abdul Sattar Edhi. —Online

People from different walks of life pray for Abdul Sattar Edhi at Edhi Centre in Multan. —APP

Faisal Edhi, his family, staff and children of Edhi Centre offer fateha on the grave of Abdul Sattar Edhi in Karachi. —Online

People from different walks of life lights candles at Edhi Centre in Hyderabad. —APP

A woman showering rose on the grave of great philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi on the occasion of his first death anniversary. —Online

People from different walks of life hold Quran Khawani at Edhi Centre in Hyderabad. —APP