Srinagar- Noted businessman and social activist Abrar Hussain Khawaja passed away after a brief illness at a Srinagar hospital Thursday afternoon. He was in his early fifties.
Abrar Khawaja, son of Ghulam Muhammad Khawaja of Kamangarpora, in downtown Srinagar had contracted pneumonia at Delhi two weeks back and was on life support at Paras hospital in Srinagar for the last 12 days.
He remained critical all these days and finally succumbed to the illness on Thursday afternoon, family sources said.
Abrar, brother-in-law of noted Kashmiri novelist Mirza Waheed, is survived by his wife, daughter and son. Abrar’s demise is being widely mourned and a large number of people joined his funeral prayers held at Imambargah Zadibal. He was later laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard situated near Islamia College, Hawal.
“Abrar was a pious, down to earth and staunch follower of Ahlulbait(a.s). His untimely death has shocked the whole community, family and friend circle.” Syed Hamdani Abbas wrote in a Facebook post.
Shia leader Imran Reza Ansari also condoled his demise. “Rest in peace my brother and friend. It’s a personal loss to me but rest assured we stand by your family in this time of grief and for times to come. Until we meet again I am sure you will make heaven your home with your everlasting smile and brightness. Allah bless your soul” Ansari tweeted.
Former Mayor & Apni Party Leader Junaid Azim Mattu also condoled his death.”After bravely fighting for life for days, our dear Abrar Khawaja took his last breath a short while back.A deeply personal loss. Have lost a very dear friend today. May Allah (SWT) grant you a place in Jannat Abrar. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” Junaid tweeted.
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