The family of the late Billionaire Patel Hasmukh has come out to explain why Hasmukh’s body was buried while in sitting position.
The late Billionaire was made to sit in the casket as his body was moved around in five temples in Mombasa as the city’s residents paid their last respects to the late Billionaire.
According to the locals, the late Billionaire played a critical role in the construction of temples around Mombasa and that’s why his body was moved round various temples in Mombasa.
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Reports from the family have confirmed that the gesture of having the deceased seated symbolises his eternal presence with them. They believe his presence will linger around them
“Mzee will not be lying, he will be seated. A sign that he is not gone completely but still with us somehow. He will be watching,” said one of the family member who spoke with the press over the matter.
The family member also gave out the funeral procession and meaning of each stop with the last one being at a temple opposite Royal Court Hotel where thousands of needy residents used to seek help.
“There will be a five-minute stop for prayers before proceeding to the next temple. There will be a longer stop here because it is also where he used to sit in the evenings after work to witness how his charity services were being conducted.”
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The other temples where the body will be taken are in Nyali, making the last stop at New Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj Hall along Links Road where the service will be conducted. It is at the same venue where his son held a wedding ceremony.
Word from inside sources has it that President William Ruto will attend the funeral before flying out to China in the evening and also Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Jomvu MP Badi Twalib and others.