Moulana Shabeer Ahmed Rashadi (62), President, Jamiat-e-Ulama-e-Hind, Mysuru district and President, Masihul Ummath, Rajivnagar, Mysuru, passed away this morning at a private hospital in city following brief illness.

A resident of #38A, near Farooqia Masjid, Kesare, Rajendranagar, he leaves behind his wife, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Namaz-e-Janaza was held today after Zohar (2 pm) at Masjid-e-Khudadad, Madrasa-e-Siddiqia followed by burial at the Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle.