Monday, August 10, 2009

Obituary: Alhaj Jain (Taj) Ullah

The community came together today to perform Salatul Janazah for Alhaj Jain Ullah.

Alhaj Jain, 67, from the village of Kashepur in Chattack, Bangladesh, lived in Wapping.

The Father of Tower Hamlets cabinet member, Councillor Abdal Ullah was critically injured during a motor accident near his home last week. On Friday 7th August at the Royal London Hospital, where he had been intensive care, he passed away at 9.45 pm, surrounded by his family.

His funeral prayers were held at the East London Mosque, where the community, friends and wellwishers turned out in their droves to offer prayers and their last respects to the deceased. He was laid to rest at the Gardens of peace Muslim burial grounds in Essex.

Alhaj Jain leaves behind his wife, 6 sons, daughter in law and a new grandson, born two days after him being hospitalised.

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