
Moulana Sagheer Ahmed Rashadi.
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Bengaluru: Moulana Sagheer Ahmed Rashadi, Ameer-e-Shariat of Karnataka, passed away on Monday.
Rector of Darul Uloom Sabeelur Rashad (Arabic College), Tannery Road, he was a leading Muslim religious figure in the state.
Ministers Krishna Byre Gowda and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan paid their last respects, while Energy Minister and local MLA KJ George expressed his condolences.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will pay his respects at Arabic College at 9.30 am.
The Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayers) will be performed at Arabic College at 10 am on Tuesday, followed by burial on the campus.