Jean Hepworth
Tribute to Ghulam Rabani
I am sending my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Rabani. He was the heart of the community, always caring, always there to listen and help. Because he cared and was part of the community he understood and respected their concerns. He was an example to all of us so sincere and with a deep inner strength. We will miss him greatly and remember him always.
Val Rowlands
Tribute to Ghulam Rabani
I met Ghulam Rabani in 1993 when we were assisting the 81 members of the night shift at John Haggas to bring claims for race discrimination against their employer. He used to open the Emily Street Community Centre in the early mornings so that we could take statements from the men and prepare the case. He looked after us all, made us tea and without him the case could not have been won. A year later he was doing it for us all again in the early mornings preparing a second case for victimisation. Ghulam Rabani was a true community
Mr Rabani worked in Bradford s textile industry for many years before his voluntary role at the Sangat Centre, which opened in 1991, became a full time job and life-long passion. From helping hundreds access a British citizenship course to a men s mental health project, the centre manager worked with the elderly community and was a beacon of support for many in the Asian community.
The late Cllr Abid Hussain with Sangat Centre s Ghulam Rabani He has always been a pillar of the community, his colleagues at the Sangat Centre told the T&A. The team said: He has been a driving force in supporting the needy and vulnerable to be empowered to integrate into society.
TODAY marks the second part of our special tribute edition to those lost to Covid-19 this year. As we reach the end of 2020, a year filled with loss and pain for so many, it’s a poignant moment to reflect on the devastation the virus has wrought - but also to remember the people behind the statistics. The heartbreaking reality of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in every corner of the district, with many lives taken too soon by the virus. The Telegraph & Argus hopes this special edition will provide a comforting place for people to remember their loved ones lost to Covid-19 in a lasting tribute. Read the first of the tributes articles here.
She said: He was a lovely guy, he was a joy. I put him forward as Lord Mayor and was so happy to serve as his deputy. He was so lovely, he has a lovely wife and a lovely family and he was a really good friend to me. I always felt like part of his family, he always made you feel welcome and I m really upset by this, it s so shocking I still can t believe its true. I thought he was starting to get better; it s a shock. He will be truly missed, I went to Pakistan with him last year and it was such a good time, we laughed every day.