Dhadimagu is an administrative division of
Fuvahmulah,
Maldives
Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ, translit=Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa, label=none, ), is an archipelag ...
. It is the largest division of the island, located on the north-west of the island. Throughout history, many scholars and famous public figures came into being from this district housing many of the historical sites and landmarks of the island. A center of learning as well as an important location for the island's economy, the number of 'Hafiz's and teachers from this district outnumber that of any other district in Fuvahmulah, and this district is considered by many to be the most educated and learning-centered district of
Fuvahmulah.
Economy
Economically this district heavily depends upon agriculture. The adjacent fields to the
Thoondu
Thoondu is a white sandy beach on the north of Fuvahmulah, Maldives
Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ ...
are primarily used for agriculture and are the main agricultural fields of the island. These fields are the largest producers of
watermelon
Watermelon (''Citrullus lanatus'') is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieti ...
in the island. Along with agriculture,
white-collar worker
A white-collar worker is a person who performs professional, desk, managerial, or administrative work. White-collar work may be performed in an office or other administrative setting. White-collar workers include job paths related to government, ...
s are the primary source of income in the district, although some depend upon fishing as a source of income.
Agriculture
Apart from being the largest producer of
watermelon
Watermelon (''Citrullus lanatus'') is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieti ...
and
sweet potatoes
The sweet potato or sweetpotato (''Ipomoea batatas'') is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots are used as a root vegetable. The young sho ...
, Dhadimagu is the largest producer of
coconut
The coconut tree (''Cocos nucifera'') is a member of the palm tree family ( Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus ''Cocos''. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the ...
in the island. The famous three "Beeva" Kudhu Beeva, Medhe Beeva and Bodo Beeva in the district contributes to the most number of coconuts produced in Fuvahmulah. Apart from the
Taro
Taro () (''Colocasia esculenta)'' is a root vegetable. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves, and petioles. Taro corms are a food staple in Africa ...
fields, large proportions of
Pond-apple (Kalhuhuthu Meyvaa) can also be found in the district from the marsh land area associated with "Dhadimagi Kilhi". Some amount of
Pineapple
The pineapple (''Ananas comosus'') is a tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae. The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been cultivated for many centuri ...
and
Orange
Orange most often refers to:
*Orange (fruit), the fruit of the tree species '' Citrus'' × ''sinensis''
** Orange blossom, its fragrant flower
*Orange (colour), from the color of an orange, occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum
* ...
s can also be found with an abundance of
Mangoes
A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree ''Mangifera indica''. It is believed to have originated in the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. ''M. indica'' has been cultivated in South a ...
.
Cucumber
Cucumber (''Cucumis sativus'') is a widely-cultivated Vine#Horticultural climbing plants, creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae family that bears usually cylindrical Fruit, fruits, which are used as culinary vegetables. ,
Tomato
The tomato is the edible berry of the plant ''Solanum lycopersicum'', commonly known as the tomato plant. The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Mexican Nahuatl word gave rise to the Spanish word ...
,
Carrot
The carrot ('' Daucus carota'' subsp. ''sativus'') is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist, all of which are domesticated forms of the wild carrot, ''Daucus carota'', nat ...
,
Cabbage
Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of ''Brassica oleracea'', is a leafy green, red (purple), or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage ( ''B.&nb ...
,
Pepper
Pepper or peppers may refer to:
Food and spice
* Piperaceae or the pepper family, a large family of flowering plant
** Black pepper
* ''Capsicum'' or pepper, a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae
** Bell pepper
** Chili ...
,
Capsicum
''Capsicum'' () is a genus of flowering plants in the Solanum, nightshade family Solanaceae, native to Americas, the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit.
Etymology and names
The generic name may come f ...
,
Eggplant
Eggplant ( US, Canada), aubergine ( UK, Ireland) or brinjal (Indian subcontinent, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa) is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. ''Solanum melongena'' is grown worldwide for its edible fruit.
Mos ...
and
Ladies' fingers are among the vast number of products from the adjacent fields to Thoondu located in the district.
Fishing and boat building
Dhadimagu has the famous anchorage known as Neregando on its shores along with a boatyard. It is one of the historical harbours of
Fuvahmulah. Neregando indicates the close relationship between fishing and the villagers of Dhadimagu as well as the close affinity they have towards the Boat-building industry. Today even, Neregando is an active boatyard of Fuvahmulah.
Places of interest
*
Thoondu
Thoondu is a white sandy beach on the north of Fuvahmulah, Maldives
Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ ...
: A white sandy beach on the north of the island. It is a well known feature of Dhadimagu as well as that of the whole Fuvahmulah. Hundreds of people visit this beach everyday, and this figure is higher on special occasions like Maahibun.
*
Dhadimagi Kilhi
Dhadimagi Kilhi (literally "Dhadimagu Lake") is one of the two fresh water lakes in Fuvahmulah, Maldives.
Description
Located in Dhadimagu ward of the island, with an area of 6.37 hectares and an average depth of 4 feet, it is the second-largest ...
: One among the two fresh water lakes in
Fuvahmulah. Found in the center of the district.
*
Gemmiskiy
Gen Miskit is the oldest mosque in the Maldives built . It is made of coral stone and was built straight after the conversion to Islam.Mauroof Jameel and Yahaya Ahmad (2016). ''Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives: The Vanishing Legacy of the Indian O ...
: The oldest
mosque
A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...
in the Maldives built . In the pre-Islamic period it was a part of the Buddhist monastery and later was the first mosque to be built after the whole island converted to Islam.
*
The Havitta: An ancient ruin of possibly a Buddhist stupa. Located within the historical boundaries of the district.
*Madharusathuh-Sheikh Mohammed Jamaaluhdeen: One of the four primary schools in Fuvahmulah. This school has been a successful primary school throughout the years.
*Ula pre-school: One of the pre-schools (Kindergartens) in
Fuvahmulah.
*Dhanbo Baal (Dhanvah Baal): A dense vegetation of
Syzygium cumini
''Syzygium cumini'', commonly known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, or jambolan, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, and favored for its fruit, timber, and ornamental value. It is ...
(
Jambul) locally known as ''Dhanvah'' associated with the Dhadimagi Kilhi. Wood from the trees durable in water and resistant to termites were used for boat building as well as for construction purposes in the past. Not only the islanders benefited from it, but was also exported to the neighboring atolls. This plant variety is nearly extinct elsewhere in the Maldives.
*Dhadimagu Fannu: An iconic feature of Dhadimago, used for recreational purposes. This figure is much higher in occasions like Eid. For Eid celebrations this place stands out in Fuvahmulah history.
*Neregando: A famous anchorage of
Fuvahmulah and a traditional harbour. It is a landmark of the boat-building industry of the island.
Notables
*
Ibrahim Nasir
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan ( dv, އިބްރާހިމް ނާޞިރު ރަންނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލޭގެފާނު), KCMG, NGIV (''Nishan Ghaazeege 'Izzatheri Veriya'', dv, ނިޝާން ޣާޒީގެ ޢިއްޒަތްތެރި ވެރ ...
:
Prime Minister
A prime minister, premier or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. Under those systems, a prime minister is not ...
of
The Maldives
Maldives (, ; dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ, translit=Dhivehi Raajje, ), officially the Republic of Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ, translit=Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyaa, label=none, ), is an archipelag ...
(1958–68),
President of the Maldives
The president of the Maldives ( dv, ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ރައީސުލްޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ) is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Maldives and the commander-in-chief of the Maldives National Defence F ...
(1968–78)
*
Ustaz Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim: Current President of the Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Maldives. Former Chief Justice and President of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Maldives.
*
Dr.
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Mohamed Zahir Hussain
Dr. Mohamed Zahir Hussain,(Dhivehi:ޑރ. މުޙައްމަދު ޒާހިރު ޙުސައިން) is the chancellor of the Islamic University of Maldives. He was appointed by the former president, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. He was also the chancellor of ...
: Former Minister of Education and later Minister of Youth and Sports, Founder of
Haveeru Daily
Haveeru Daily (Dhivehi: ހަވީރ ދުވަހު ނޫސް) was the longest serving daily newspaper in the Maldives, established on January 1, 1979.
History
When local newspaper ''Moonlight'' ceased publication on December 9, 1978, Haveeru was reg ...
. Current Chancellor of the
Maldives National University
The Maldives National University (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޤައުމީ ޔުނިވަރސިޓީ) is a public university located in the Maldives.
In 1973, the first Ministry of health was created at NMU. In 1974, the vocational and t ...
.
* Mr. Ibrahim Rafeeq: Former Minister of Planning and Urban Development.
* Mr Mohamed Ahmed: Former Minister of State for Defence and National Security.
* Mr. Mohamed Fahmy Hassan: Former Chairman of the Civil Service Commission.
* Mr. Abdullah Farouk Hassan: Famous writer in the Maldives. Filled high government posts such as the position of Commissioner of the Anti-corruption Board. Also, served as
MP for
Fuvahmulah in the
People's Majlis
The People's Majlis ( dv, ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް; ''Rayyithunge Majilis'') is the unicameral legislative body of Maldives. The Majlis has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, as outlined in the Constitution of t ...
. Currently is a member of the Advisory Board of National Archives. Farouk is also a winner of National Award of Excellence for Outstanding Service in the field of
Translation
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to
Maldivian language
Maldivian, also known by its endonym Dhivehi or Divehi ( ; '' dv, links=no, ދިވެހި'', ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the South Asian island country of Maldives and on Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, union territory of India.
The M ...
.
* Dr. Ali Rafeeq: Former Editor in Chief of Haveeru Daily and Haveeru Online. Also, founder of Haveeru Online and Winner of National Award of Excellence for Outstanding Service in the field of
Journalism
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.
* Dr. Mauroof Hussain: Famous ENT Doctor in the Maldives and Vice President of
Adhaalath Party
The Adhaalath Party ( dv, ޢަދާލަތު ޕާޓީ; , AP) is a political party in the Maldives.
History
The AP was registered as a political party in August 2005, when political parties were allowed to operate for the first time following widesp ...
.
* Dr. Khaulath Mohamed (1973-2013) the first female of the island who received PhD. She did her PhD in political science in the University of Manchester
*Ali Shah:Current
MP for
Fuvahmulah in the
People's Majlis
The People's Majlis ( dv, ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް; ''Rayyithunge Majilis'') is the unicameral legislative body of Maldives. The Majlis has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, as outlined in the Constitution of t ...
* Al-Sheikh Moosa Anwar Hassan: Member of Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Maldives and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
* Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Didi: Director of Human Resources, Board of Directors and Management,
Dhiraagu
Dhiraagu ( dv, ދިރާގު) is the first Maldivian telecommunications company, which was founded in 1988. The company was created as a joint venture of the Maldivian government and Cable & Wireless and had a monopoly on the entire industry in ...
.
* An-Naib As-Shaikh Ibrahim Saeed: Famous writer and scholar. Served as Chief Judge of Fuvahmulah. Also served as a Member of Fuvahmulah Atoll Committee and as a member of National Council on Mosques.
* Dr. Nasreena Waheed: First Maldivian to acquire a professional doctorate in Public Health. Received multiple awards including President's Award for academic excellence (First place from a foreign university).
Notables from history
* Al-Faqeeh Muhammad Edurukaleygefaanu (Kokkiri Edurukaleygefaanu): One of the most famous Islamic Scholars in the country during his time. A student of Vaadhoo Dhannakaleygefaanu.
* Don Sitti Boo (Vaimatthe Don Sitti): Atoll Chief of Fuvahmulah appointed by Sultana
Khadijah of the Maldives
Al-Sultana Khadeejah Sri Raadha Abaarana Mahaa Rehendhi (Dhivehi: އައްސުލްޠާނާ ޚަދީޖާ ސިރީ ރާދަ އަބާރަނަ މަހާރެހެންދި; died 1380) or more famously known as just Rehendhi Khadeejah (Dhivehi: ރެހެނ ...
. Don Sitti Boo is the first female Atoll Chief of a Maldivian Atoll.
* Dhadofeeshe Ali Thakkhan: Son of Al-Faqeeh Muhammad Edurukaleygefaanu.
* Maigey Muhammad Thakkhan: Son of Dhadofeeshe Ali Thakkhan and direct ancestor of Chief Justice Muhammad Jamaaluddin (Naibu Thutthu) and famous poet Ali Mustafa (Faananmagu Mustafa).
* Nayaagey Aisha Didi: Mother of
President
President most commonly refers to:
*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Ibrahim Nasir
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan ( dv, އިބްރާހިމް ނާޞިރު ރަންނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލޭގެފާނު), KCMG, NGIV (''Nishan Ghaazeege 'Izzatheri Veriya'', dv, ނިޝާން ޣާޒީގެ ޢިއްޒަތްތެރި ވެރ ...
.
* Dhadimagigey Hawwa Faan: Maternal grandmother of
President
President most commonly refers to:
*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Ibrahim Nasir
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan ( dv, އިބްރާހިމް ނާޞިރު ރަންނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލޭގެފާނު), KCMG, NGIV (''Nishan Ghaazeege 'Izzatheri Veriya'', dv, ނިޝާން ޣާޒީގެ ޢިއްޒަތްތެރި ވެރ ...
.
* Dhadimagu Ganduvaru Moosa Didi: Maternal grandfather of
President
President most commonly refers to:
*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Ibrahim Nasir
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan ( dv, އިބްރާހިމް ނާޞިރު ރަންނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލޭގެފާނު), KCMG, NGIV (''Nishan Ghaazeege 'Izzatheri Veriya'', dv, ނިޝާން ޣާޒީގެ ޢިއްޒަތްތެރި ވެރ ...
.
* Dhadimagu Ganduvaru Mariyam Didi: Maternal great-grandmother of
President
President most commonly refers to:
*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Ibrahim Nasir
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan ( dv, އިބްރާހިމް ނާޞިރު ރަންނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލޭގެފާނު), KCMG, NGIV (''Nishan Ghaazeege 'Izzatheri Veriya'', dv, ނިޝާން ޣާޒީގެ ޢިއްޒަތްތެރި ވެރ ...
. Great-granddaughter of Ibrahim Faamuladeyri Kilegefan, son of Sultan
Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din of the Maldives.
* Miskihdhoregey Ahmed Khateeb Thakurufan (Dhon Thakkhan): Maternal great-grandfather of
President
President most commonly refers to:
*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Ibrahim Nasir
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan ( dv, އިބްރާހިމް ނާޞިރު ރަންނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލޭގެފާނު), KCMG, NGIV (''Nishan Ghaazeege 'Izzatheri Veriya'', dv, ނިޝާން ޣާޒީގެ ޢިއްޒަތްތެރި ވެރ ...
.
* Maalhosgedharu Hawwa Manikfan: Mother of Dhadimagu Ganduvaru Mariyam Didi.
* Dhadimagigey Hussain Khateeb Thakurufan: Father of Miskihdhoregey Ahmed Khateeb Thakurufan.
* Olhoginaigey Aishah Didi: Maternal great-grandmother of
Ustaz Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim. She is a descendant of Maryam Kabafa'anu daughter of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar II.
* Vaaru Hassan Thakkhan: A former Atoll Chief of Fuvahmulah.
* Beyrefeeshe Don Faatin: Among the well-educated women.
* Miskihdhoregey Aminah: Among the well-educated women.
* Finivaagey Ali Moosa Didi: A former Atoll Chief of Fuvahmulah.
* Reki Didi (Abdullah Mufeed): A member of Atoll Committee and a scholar of specially Arabic and Urdu languages.
* Dr. Khaulath Mohamed: First lady to acquire a
PhD from
Fuvahmulah.
* Al-Hafiz Ali Shafeeq: A commemorated learned
Hafiz from
Fuvahmulah on whose memory a Qur'an competition was held every year among school children.
References
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Subdivisions of the Maldives