He was born in Pakistan on February 15, 194, Anwar Ulhaq Sheikh received a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Punjab University. He was married to Musarrat Khatlin Sheikh on November 6, 1966. He is survived by his daughters Anila, Nabila, Rahila, and son in laws Iman and Minhas. Grandchildren Ahad, Hamza, Sonia, Yusuf, Yaseen, Rayyan, Mustafa. Brothers and sisters, Raz ulHaq Sheikh, Javaid ulHaq Sheikh, Dr. Abdul Khaliq and Mussarrat Bano. He was peceeded in death by his brother Ehsan UlHag and sisters Balma Saeed and Bilqees.
Funeral arrangements were held at 1:00pm on October 24, 2014 at Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust/Shirley Gate Masjid.