BERLIN: Funeral prayer of legendary comedian Umer Sharif, who passed away in on Friday due to multiple ailments, was offered in Germany on Monday.
Allama Ashraf Qadri led Omer Sharif’s funeral prayers, while Consul General Frankfurt Mr Zahid Hussain also attended the Namaz-e-Janaza.
“The funeral prayers for Omer Sharif were offered in Nürnberg. It was attended by the Pakistani community in Germany,” Pakistan’s Ambassador in Germany Dr Mohammad Faisal said.
Funeral prayer for Mr. Umer Sharif offered in Nürnberg today. Large number of community offered dua. Arrangements being made for transportation of mortal remains to Pakistan by tomorrow.@ImranKhanPTI @SMQureshiPTI @ForeignOfficePk pic.twitter.com/hgEFXHgD4P
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) October 4, 2021
Sharif passed away on October 2, two days after he was hospitalised in Nuremberg with pneumonia. His body will be flown to Pakistan on October 4. He will be buried at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard, as he wished.
In a video message, Umer’s wife Zareen had revealed that it was his wish to be buried at the Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard. “Mufti Taqi Usmani will lead the funeral prayers in Karachi,” she added.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has announced to dedicate an underpass on Shaheed-i-Millat Road in the name of Umer Sharif. Administrator Murtaza Wahab also approved the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) resolution for naming the underpass as “Umer Sharif Underpass”.
They have taken the decision to pay tribute and acknowledge the services of the legendary comedian and renowned actor Umer Sharif. “This is a small contribution from us. Umer Sharif was a great personality and big actor,” observed the administrator.
Umer was en route to Washington in a German air ambulance that took off from Karachi on September 28. His stay in Germany, which was expected to be brief, was prolonged by the in-flight fever. He passed away after his condition worsened during dialysis.
