Medhu Ziyaaraiy (lit. 'Central Tomb') is a historical site and mausoleum located next to Muliaage and across the street from Malé Friday Mosque.

History

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]

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

  1. ^ "Medhuziyaaraiy – Abu al-Barakat 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.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medhu_Ziyaaraiy
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