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Medhu Ziyaaraiy

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Medhu Ziyaaraiy
Native name
މެދު ޒިޔާރަތް (Dhivehi)
Medhu Ziyaaraiy in 2009
LocationMedhuziyaarai Magu, Henveiru, Malè, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
Coordinates4.177583, 73.512653
Built1902
Built forAbdul Barakaath Yoosuf Al Barbary
OwnerGovernment 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

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Medhu Ziyaaraiy was built in 1906 during the reign of Muhammad Shamsuddeen III.[1]

Medhu Ziyaaraiy currently holds the body of Abdul Barakaath Yoosuf Al Barbary, the person who converted the king of the Maldives, Dhovemi Kalaminja Siri Thiribuvana-aadiththa Maha Radun in 1153 AD.[2][3]

Medhu Ziyaaraiy in 1958

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

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  1. ^ "Medhuziyaaraiy – Abu Al Barakaath Yusuf Al Barbari's Tomb". Islamic Architectural Heritage. Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Medhuziyaaraiy". Where is Maldives. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  3. ^ Wijesinghe, Pushpitha (15 January 2012). "The Tomb of the Introducer of Islam to Maldives". The Maldives Travel. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  4. ^ Mohamed, Ibrahim (29 March 2009). "Sacred shrine opened to public". Dhivehi Observer. Minivan News. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  5. ^ Rasheed, M. (11 November 2022). "Flag raised at Medhu Ziyaaraiy after 30 years". AO News. Retrieved 12 September 2024.