Order of Izzuddin explained

Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
Type:Order
Status:Currently constituted
Grades:Collar
First Induction:15 August 1952
Total:35
Higher:Order of the Ghazi

The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin, or more informally the Order of Nishan Izzuddin, is the highest Maldivian honour which may be conferred upon a foreign national.[1] [2] The Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin is dedicated to Sultan al-Ghazi Hassan Izzuddin Sri Kula Ranmiba Kahthiri Bawana Maharadun.[3]

Insignia

Recipients

Some recipients have so far been awarded the honor.[5] Including:

!Recipient!Date!Ref
Mohamed Amin Didi15 August 1952[6]
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh15 March 1972[7]
Lord Mountbatten15 March 1972[8]
Chun Doo-hwan30 October 1984
Shridath Ramphal16 November 1989
Fathulla Jameel10 November 2008[9]
Mohamed Zahir Hussain10 November 2008
Abdulla Hameed10 November 2008
Ali Umar Maniku10 November 2008
Abdulla Jameel10 November 2008[10]
Umar Zahir10 November 2008
Ilyas Ibrahim10 November 2008
Ismail Shafeeu10 November 2008
Ahmed Zahir10 November 2008
Abdulla Kamaaludheen10 November 2008
Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim10 November 2008
Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud2 December 2009
Ibrahim Hussein Zaki26 July 2011
Ibrahim Rasheed26 July 2011[11]
Abdul Sattar Moosa Didi26 July 2011[12]
Moomina Haleem26 July 2011
Mohamed Zahir26 July 2011[13]
Naseema Mohamed26 July 2011
Mohamed Nooraddin26 July 2011[14]
Mohamed Zahir Naseer26 July 2011[15]
Mahmoud Abbas5 June 2013[16]
Abbas Ibrahim (politician)26 July 2013[17]
Abdul Rasheed Hussain26 July 2013
Aneesa Ahmed26 July 2013
Ismail Fathhy26 July 2013
Abdul Samad Abdulla9 November 2013[18]
Abdul Sattar Adam23 April 2017[19]
Ahmed Adam28 October 2019[20]
Abdullah Sodiq28 October 2019
Narendra Modi8 June 2019[21] [22]
Abdulla Shahid6 October 2021

Notes and References

  1. News: Zunana . Zalif . June 7, 2019 . Maldives to confer the order of 'Nishan Izzuddeen" on Indian PM . June 8, 2019 . Raajje TV.
  2. News: June 8, 2019 . Maldives confers its highest honour 'Nishan Izzuddeen' on PM Modi . June 8, 2019 . . Press Trust of India.
  3. Web site: October 6, 2021 . President confers Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin to PGA of the 76th Session of the UNGA Abdulla Shahid . June 3, 2024 . The President's Office.
  4. PM Modi conferred with Maldives' highest honour, Nishan Izzuddeen . June 8, 2019 . Video . hi . . YouTube.
  5. Web site: June 8, 2019 . PM Modi conferred with Maldives' highest honour, Order of Nishanizzuddeen . June 3, 2024 . Narendra Modi.
  6. Maldives during the 20th century - 1, 501
  7. News: June 8, 2019 . Maldives government confers 'Rule of Nishan Izzudheen' on Modi . June 8, 2019 . Business Standard.
  8. Web site: 2 December 2009 . ރައީސުލްޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ، "ނިޝާން ޢިއްޒުއްދީނުގެ ޢިއްޒަތުގެ ވެރިކަން (ނ.ޢ.ޢ.ވ)" ސަޢޫދީ ޕްރިންސް އަލްވަލީދަށް މިއަދު އަރުވައިފި . The President conferred the "Order of the Nishan Izzuddin (NIIV)" on Saudi Prince Al-Waleed today . 15 November 2024 . The President's Office . dv.
  9. Web site: November 9, 2008 . President Gayoom confers Order of Izzuddin to eleven senior officials . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20231016072423/http://www.maldivesinfo.gov.mv/home/files/bulletinx_det.php?id_news=1070 . October 16, 2023 . October 16, 2023 . Maldives News Bulletin . Department of Information.
  10. Web site: June 11, 2023 . Public servant, state dignitary, and Order of Izzuddin honouree Abdulla Jameel dies . June 3, 2024 . The President's Office.
  11. Web site: January 31, 2021 . National Flag to be flown at half-mast following passing away of State Dignitary Late Ibrahim Rasheed . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  12. Web site: December 27, 2015 . State Dignitary Abdul Sattar Moosa Didi passes away; National Flag to be flown at half-mast . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  13. Web site: March 16, 2019 . President conveys condolences to the family of late Mohamed Zahir . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  14. News: May 25, 2021 . Al-Ameer Mohamed Nooraddin dies at age 89 . July 20, 2024 . Sun.
  15. Web site: May 25, 2016 . Nation mourns passing of State Dignitary Mohamed Zahir Naseer . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  16. Web site: June 5, 2013 . President Waheed Confers the order of ‘Nishan Izzuddeen” on Palestinian President . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  17. Web site: July 26, 2013 . The Most Honourable National Award conferred to President Gayoom . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  18. Web site: November 9, 2013 . President Waheed Confers Nishaan Izzuddeen Izzathuge Verikan on Late Dr Abdul Samad Abdulla . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  19. Web site: April 23, 2017 . President confers “Most Honourable Award” . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  20. Web site: October 28, 2019 . President confers Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin to two honourees . July 20, 2024 . The President's Office.
  21. News: June 8, 2019 . Maldives to confer country's highest honour on PM Modi . June 8, 2019 . India Today.
  22. News: June 8, 2019 . Nair . Arun . Maldives To Confer Its Highest Honour 'Nishan Izzuddeen' On PM Modi . June 3, 2024 . . New Delhi.

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