Medhu Ziyaaraiy
| Medhu Ziyaaraiy | |
|---|---|
| މެދު ޒިޔާރަތް (Dhivehi) | |
 Medhu Ziyaaraiy in 2009 | |
 Interactive map of Medhu Ziyaaraiy | |
| 4°10′39″N 73°30′46″E / 4.177583°N 73.512653°E | |
| Location | Medhuziyaarai Magu, Henveiru, Malé, Maldives |
| History | |
| Built | 1902 |
| Built for | Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari |
| Site notes | |
| 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. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 14 August 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ↑ "Medhuziyaaraiy". Where is Maldives. 26 April 2021. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ↑ Wijesinghe, Pushpitha (15 January 2012). "The Tomb of the Introducer of Islam to Maldives". The Maldives Travel. Archived from the original on 1 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ↑ Mohamed, Ibrahim (29 March 2009). "Sacred shrine opened to public". Dhivehi Observer. Minivan News. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ↑ Rasheed, M. (11 November 2022). "Flag raised at Medhu Ziyaaraiy after 30 years". AO News. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
