Bantwal: Renowned educationist, business entrepreneur, social worker B Ahmed Haji Moideen Thumbe, 89 passed away on Sunday afternoon, in a private hospital in Mangaluru after brief period of age-related illness.
Starting off as a timber businessman, he involved himself in the education sector and is respected for the educational institutions that he started with the aim of bringing about an educational revolution.
He had involved himself in the religious and social field too.
Arrangements have bee made for Janaza Namaz at 3.30 pm. Thereafter, the final rites will be held at Thumbe Majid run burial ground.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter.