Medhu Ziyaaraiy
| Medhu Ziyaaraiy | |
|---|---|
| Native name މެދު ޒިޔާރަތް (Dhivehi) | |
 Medhu Ziyaaraiy in 2009 | |
| Location | Medhuziyaarai Magu, Henveiru, Malè, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4.177583, 73.512653 |
| Built | 1902 |
| Built for | Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari |
| Owner | Government of the Maldives |
Medhu Ziyaaraiy (lit. 'Central Tomb') is a historical site and mausoleum located next to Muliaage and across the street from Malé Friday Mosque.
History
[edit]Medhu Ziyaaraiy was built in 1906 during the reign of Muhammad Shamsuddeen III.[1]
Medhu Ziyaaraiy currently holds the body of Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari, the person who converted the king of the Maldives, Dhovemi Kalaminja Siri Thiribuvana-aadiththa Maha Radun in 1153 AD.[2][3]
On 29 March 2009, it was reopened to the public which was met with criticism.[4]
On 11 November 2022, the flag was raised at Medhu Ziyaaraiy after 30 years of not hoisting it.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Medhuziyaaraiy – Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari's Tomb". Islamic Architectural Heritage. Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Medhuziyaaraiy". Where is Maldives. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Wijesinghe, Pushpitha (15 January 2012). "The Tomb of the Introducer of Islam to Maldives". The Maldives Travel. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Ibrahim (29 March 2009). "Sacred shrine opened to public". Dhivehi Observer. Minivan News. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Rasheed, M. (11 November 2022). "Flag raised at Medhu Ziyaaraiy after 30 years". AO News. Retrieved 12 September 2024.