Dhadimagu is an administrative division of

Fuvahmulah Fuvahmulah (Dhivehi language, Dhivehi: ފުވައްމުލައް) is an island (atoll) in the Maldives. It is under Maldives’ administrative divisions of Gnaviyani Atoll or Nyaviyani Atoll. The inhabitants speak a distinctive form of the Dhivehi l ...

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

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

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in the island. Along with agriculture,

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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

and sweet potatoes, Dhadimagu is the largest producer of

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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

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fields, large proportions of

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(Kalhuhuthu Meyvaa) can also be found in the district from the marsh land area associated with "Dhadimagi Kilhi". Some amount of

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and Oranges can also be found with an abundance of

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, Pepper,

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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

. 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

: 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: One among the two fresh water lakes in

. 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 ...

: The oldest

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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

. *Dhanbo Baal (Dhanvah Baal): A dense vegetation of

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(

Jambul ''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 ...

) 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

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 ވެ� ...

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 ...

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 Fo ...

(1968–78) *

Ustaz Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim Ustaz Justice Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim, from the island of Fuvahmulahhttp://islamicaffairs.gov.mv/dh/f/read.php?id=478 He also served as the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs of the Maldives. He was educated fr ...

: 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.

Mohamed Zahir Hussain Dr. Mohamed Zahir Hussain,(Dhivehi language, Dhivehi:ޑރ. މުޙައްމަދު ޒާހިރު ޙުސައިން) is the Chancellor (education), chancellor of the Islamic University of Maldives. He was appointed by the former President of the Maldive ...

: Former Minister of Education and later Minister of Youth and Sports, Founder of Haveeru Daily. 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 ...

. * 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

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 ...

. 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

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. * 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 Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on the interaction of events, facts, ideas, and people that are the " news of the day" and that informs society to at least some degree. The word, a noun, applies to the occupation (p ...

. * Dr. Mauroof Hussain: Famous ENT Doctor in the Maldives and Vice President of Adhaalath Party. * 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

in the

* 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

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. * Dhadimagigey Hawwa Faan: Maternal grandmother of

. * Dhadimagu Ganduvaru Moosa Didi: Maternal grandfather of

. * Dhadimagu Ganduvaru Mariyam Didi: Maternal great-grandmother of

. Great-granddaughter of Ibrahim Faamuladeyri Kilegefan, son of Sultan

Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din (Muhammed Manikufaanu, died 8 October 1774), the son of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar II, was the sultan of the Maldiveshttp://www.guide2womenleaders.com/womeninpower/Womeninpower1770.htm, Guide to Woman Leaders, WOMEN IN P ...

of the Maldives. * Miskihdhoregey Ahmed Khateeb Thakurufan (Dhon Thakkhan): Maternal great-grandfather of

. * 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

. 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

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from

. * Al-Hafiz Ali Shafeeq: A commemorated learned Hafiz from

on whose memory a Qur'an competition was held every year among school children.

References

{{reflist Subdivisions of the Maldives