Medhu Ziyaaraiy Explained

Medhu Ziyaaraiy
Native Name:	މެދު ޒިޔާރަތް
Native Language:	dv
Location:	Medhuziyaarai Magu, Henveiru, Malè, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
Built:	1902
Coordinates:	4.177583, 73.512653
Built For:	Abdul Barakaath Yoosuf Al Barbary
Owner:	Government of the Maldives

Medhu Ziyaaraiy 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 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]} 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]

Notes and References

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