–says he will be remembered for kindness, humility

Below is the full statement from the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) on the passing of its Deputy President, Goolzar Namdar:

THE late Deputy President of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), Brother Goolzar Namdar, on the morning of July 26, 2023, died at his home in Meten Meer Zorg, West Coast Demerara peacefully at the age of 59.

Brother Goolzar will be remembered for his kindness, humility and his service to humanity, as he served the Guyanese community and Muslims with dedication, commitment and distinction.

He was fondly called Br. Gool or Br. Namdar by many. He was the father of one son who was tragically killed a few years ago. His beloved wife and two grandchildren remains and mourn their loss along with the CIOG’s family and his dear family and friends.
Namdar served with much pride, thought and love as the Regional Vice President for CIOG- Region Three from the year 2000 and was also elected as Deputy President in 2018 and served until his demise.

Namdar spearheaded several projects including the construction of Meten Meer Zorg Islamic Academy which has an enrollment of 400 students, Masjid Al- Kuwait, the International Qaseeda Competition.

In addition to seasonal projects, such as Qurbani, he would also feed the fasting persons in Ramadan, engage in medical outreaches, distribute financial assistance to impoverished brothers and sisters and orphans and vulnerable children.

He was a very vibrant Qaseeda singer that sang in competitions both locally and internationally. The CIOG and the Muslim community, especially the West Coast of Demerara has lost a great humanitarian, Son and Father figure.

May he forever be remembered for his love, humbleness and stalwartship to his country.

The funeral service for Br. Goolzar Namdar will be observed on Saturday, July 29, 2023 with viewing at this residence from 11:00 hours and Janaza at 15:00 hours at Meten Meer Zorg West Masjid. His body will be interred at the Meten Meer Zorg Muslim Cemetery.”