Iffat Shahab’s grave in Canterbury Cemetery [Kent, UK]
Passing from Canterbury last year, I vaguely recalled the town mentioned in Shahab-Nama, Qudratullah Shahab’s Autobiography. Shahab Sahib mentioned that his wife Dr. Iffat Shahab admired Canterbury as a place blessed by Hazrat Maryam [Virgin Mary] and wanted to be buried there.
I sent a quick email to Canterbury Council and received a prompt response, see below. As expected from the British, all records were kept in register in a pristine way with all details of Dr. Iffat Shahab as on record even after so many years.
Dear WK
I am sorry to have taken so long in replying to you. Iffat Shahab is buried in grave P-444 in Canterbury cemetery. There is a headstone and kerb surround on the grave space. I have attached a location plan of Canterbury cemetery which should help you to locate the grave.
Iffat Shahab, MD
Age 42
Died at Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Date of Burial 19th June 1974
Grave No. P-444 Canterbury Cemetery
Regards
Lois Davis
Cemeteries Registrar
Canterbury City Council
Here is a photo of Dr. Iffat Shahab’s grave in Canterbury cemetery.
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