Family of Mohamed Muizzu
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 From Left, Muizzu, Zaid, Umair, Sajidha in August 2024 | |
| Current region | Maldives (Malé) |
| Place of origin | Vasshafaru, Haa Alif Atoll Malé, Kaafu Atoll |
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The family of Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th and current president of the Maldives is a Maldivian descended family. they are active in law, education, activism and politics. the immediate family of Mohamed Muizzu is the current first family of the Maldives since his inauguration on November 17, 2023.
Mohamed Muizzu was the longest serving housing minister in the Maldivian history. He was the Mayor of Malé until his resignation following his inauguration as the president of the Maldives.
Immediate family
[edit]Sajidha Mohamed
[edit]Sajidha Mohamed (Dhivehi: ސާޖިދާ މުޙައްމަދު; born August 6, 1978) commonly known as Saaji, is a Maldivian Civil Servant and the current first lady of the Maldives since 2023.[1] She is the wife of president Mohamed Muizzu. Sajidha Mohamed is a graduate of University of Leeds and a university in Bangalore. she got a Master's degree in Leeds University and a Bachelor's degree in Bangalore in 2003.[2]
Sajidha actively campaigned for her husband's presidential election in 2023.[3] During the campaign, Sajidha delivered many speeches to introduce her husband for the Nation.
As the first lady of the Maldives, Sajidha delivered a video message at the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly on February 12, 2024.[4]
Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu
[edit]Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu (Dhivehi: ޔަސްމީނު މުޙައްމަދު މުޢިއްޒު; born 2004)[5] is the eldest and the only daughter of Mohamed Muizzu and Sajidha Mohamed.
Umair Mohamed Muizzu
[edit]Umair Mohamed Muizzu (Dhivehi: އުމައިރު މުހައްމަދު މުއިއްޒު; born 2007)[6] is one of the three children (the older of two sons) of president Mohamed Muizzu and his wife Sajidha Mohamed. Umair is the eldest son of his parents.[7]
Zaid Mohamed Muizzu
[edit]Zaid Mohamed Muizzu (Dhivehi: ޒައިދު މުހައްމަދު މުއިއްޒު; born 2016) is the youngest child (and the younger of two sons) of president Mohamed Muizzu and his wife, Sajidha Mohamed. Zaid, aged seven and his elder siblings Yasmine, aged 19 and Umair, aged 14 were present attending their father's inauguration in 2023.
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Maternal and paternal relations
[edit]Hussain Abdul Rahman
[edit]Hussain Abdul Rahman (1944 – 29 September 2015) was a judge and scholar of religion in the Maldives. He is the Father of Mohamed Muizzu. Abdul Rahman was born in Vashafaru in 1944. He was presented the National Award of Honour in 2013 for "contribution in the area of religious awareness and religious education."[8] Abdul Rahman died in Mecca on 29 September 2015.[9][10]
Husna Adam
[edit]Husna Adam Ismail Manik is the mother of Mohamed Muizzu. She campaigned for her son's Presidential Election in 2023.[2]
Other Relations
[edit]Fathimath Saudha
[edit]Fathimath Saudha is the younger sister of President Mohamed Muizzu. she is the younger child of Husna Adam. Saudha is the daughter of Adam Abdul Rahman, Muizzu's stepfather. [citation needed] Saudha is a People's National Congress Member of Parliament for the Nilandhoo constituency.[11][12]
Sajidha Mohamed's parents
[edit]Sajidha Mohamed's Father, Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim was a scholar of religion in the Maldives. Sajidha's Mother is Habeeba Ali.[2]
Brother of Sajidha Mohamed
[edit]Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed, the brother of Sajidha Mohamed, is the brother-in-law of President Mohamed Muizzu. He serves as the President of Jamiyyath Salaf, a prominent religious organization in the Maldives known for its influence in Islamic affairs.[13][14]
Controversies
[edit]Allegations Related to Maid's Death
[edit]In December 2023, Dr. Muizzu's family faced public scrutiny following the tragic suicide of a domestic worker employed by them. Reports emerged speculating possible mistreatment. Dr. Muizzu's spouse, however, issued a public statement denying all allegations of mistreatment and clarified that the matter was under official investigation at the time. She emphasized the family’s cooperation with authorities to ensure transparency in the inquiry.[15]
The incident drew media attention, sparking debates about the treatment of domestic workers in the Maldives and leading to broader discussions on labor rights and protections.
References
[edit]- ^ "The President and First Lady host the inaugural reception for visiting dignitaries". The President's Office. November 17, 2023. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c Interview with Muizzu and Saaji (Video) (in Divehi). Mihaaru. September 27, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "First Lady Congratulates President-elect's Spouse in Cordial Meeting". MV+. October 9, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "The First Lady delivers a video message at the 9th 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly'". The President's Office. February 12, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu". International Chess Federation. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Family of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu". President Muizzu. Blogspot. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "About Mohamed Muizz". President Muizzu. Blogspot. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "President confers National Honours and Award to 3 individuals". The President's Office. September 4, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Muizzu receives red-carpet welcome from home island of Vashafaru". Maldives News Network. August 18, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Rasheed, Mohamed (September 16, 2023). "Dr Muizzu's father among state prosecutors who charged Fazna's father in connection with the November 3 attack!". AO News. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Hassan, Ahmed (December 10, 2023). "ޑރ. މުއިއްޒުގެ ކޮއްކޮ ނިލަންދޫ ދާއިރާއަށް ކުރިމަތިލައްވަނީ" [Dr. Muizzu's sister running for Nilandhoo Constituency]. Channel News Maldives (in Divehi). Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "ފާތިމަތު ސައުދާ" [Fathimath Saudha]. PPM-PNC (in Divehi). Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Jamiyyath Salaf President is the brother-in-law of the President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu". Goa Chronicle. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ^ "Open Letter to President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu: The seeds of Islamic radicalisation sown has grown into terrorism". Goa Chronicle. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Muizzu's spouse responds to rumors over maid's suicide". The Edition. December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.