Wadi-e-Hussain

Wadi-e-Hussain (Urdu: وادئ حسین‎, The Valley of Hussain) is the largest organized and the first online cemetery in Pakistan, located in the northern part of the coastal city of Karachi on Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway;[1] it is connected to the city by the main highway connecting Karachi with Hyderabad. The community-run cemetery has been an inspiration for the local people in the coastal city.[2] Apart from elders, there is a specific column/place for the children who die in their early ages. However, the cemetery has been a common burial cite for the local Shiite Muslims. The graveyard is also decorated with the special lights on special occasions such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mid-Sha'ban etc.

Wadi-e-Hussain
وادئ حسین
Shown within Karachi
Details
Location
Gadap Town, Karachi
CountryPakistan
Coordinates24.976294°N 67.240607°E / 24.976294; 67.240607
TypePublic
Owned bySyed Muhammad Aalam Zaidi
No. of graves10,000 (approximately)
Websitewww.wadi-a-hussain.com

Services

The services offered by the Wadi-e-Hussain management are as follows:

  • Ambulance Service for the transportation of the dead bodies.
  • Primary arrangements for the funeral.
  • Reservation of the grave at Wadi-e-Hussain Cemetery.
  • Transportation of the family members and other relatives.
  • Finishing of the grave with all the prescribed material.

All graveyards shall remain closed on Shab-e-Barat between nights of 8/9 April-2020 due to lock down amid COVID-19 outbreak,[3][4] following the instruction, Management of the graveyard has cancelled the well known community celebration of Shab-e-Barat at Wadi-e-Hussain and advised the people to observe their Rituals individually and offer prayers by enlisting allotted number of grave at the web-site.

Blocks

There are approximately ten blocks in which the graves are divided, some of which are as follows:

A small block is also created at the side consisting the graves of new b

Notable Burials
  • Professor Ustad Sibte Jaafar Zaidi - Academic
  • Mahmood Ali - Radio/Television Artist and Stage Artist
  • Khan Muttaqi Nadeem - Advocate Lawyer, Poet, Author
  • Mehnaz - Radio/Television Singer

In addition to graves of different people, there are two selective points with in the graveyard where Alams are hoisted, a large number of people gather there for praying.

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References
  1. Oonib Azam & Essa Malik (15 December 2014). "Online funeral service :Mourn your loved ones with your virtual presence". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  2. Mehreen Naveed Chawla (5 June 2016). "Grave Concern Special Report". The Daily Dawn. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  3. Web Desk (8 April 2020). "Cemeteries to remain closed tonight in Karachi amid coronavirus threat". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  4. Web Desk (8 April 2020). "Graveyards to remain closed for Shab-e-Barat tonight". Daily Times. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
Panoramic view of Wadi-e-Hussain Cemetery
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