Sajidha Mohamed Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Her Excellency
Sajidha Mohamed
Native Name Lang:dv
Office:8th First Lady of the Maldives
Term Label:Assumed role
President:Mohamed Muizzu
Term Start:17 November 2023
Predecessor:Fazna Ahmed
Birth Date:6 August 1978
Birth Place:Malé, Maldives
Party:Congress
Signature:Sajida Mohamed signature.svg
Residence:Muliaage
Alma Mater:

Sajidha Mohamed (dv|ސާޖިދާ މުޙައްމަދު;[1] born 6 August 1978) often referred to as Saaji, is a Maldivian civil servant and the current first lady of the Maldives since November 2023 as the wife of president Mohamed Muizzu.

Born on Malé, Sajidha completed Master's degree in the University of Leeds with her husband in the United Kingdom. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in the St. Joseph's University in 2003. She worked as a civil servant at the Civil Service Commission of Maldives.[2]

Sajidha fervently advocated for her husband's bid in the 2023 presidential race, passionately delivering addresses to garner support. As the incumbent first lady, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including the launch of art showcases and the unveiling of significant monuments and several activities. Sajidha rarely gave interviews; However, when the stage was set for activities, she stepped forward, expressing her thoughts with the pulse of the activities.

Early life

Family, education and marriage

Sajidha Mohamed was born on 6 August 1978 in Malé, Kaafu Atoll.[3] The daughter of well-known scholar, Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim and Habeeba Ali. Sajidha's father, Sheikh Ibrahim was a scholar of religion.[4] Sajidha was born at her parents' residence at Machangoalhi, Malé. In 2003, She completed her Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore,[5] and a Master's degree in the University of Leeds while with Muizzu on the United Kingdom.

In 2003, Mohamed met her future husband Mohamed Muizzu at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (Now Velana International Airport) after arriving from Bangalore. They married on 18 May 2003; they have three children, Yasmine, Umair and Zaid.[6] [7]

First Lady of the Maldives

Activities

In December 2023, First Lady Sajidha inaugurated her first monument as first lady she inaugurated the "Dhon Bandaarain memorial exhibit", a special exhibition to commemorate Huravee Day in the Maldives.[8] [9] Furthermore, Sajidha has inaugurated activities such as, inaugurating, special logo for home-based food producers which the logo aims to ensure food security and increase public confidence in safety by adhering to the standards of Maldives Food and Drug Authority.[10] [11]

Foreign trips

On 26 November 2023, Sajidha and President Muizzu went on their first official trip to Turkey.[12] [13] [14] First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdoğan met Sajidha and the Turkish first lady congratulated Sajidha Mohamed for Muizzu’s inauguration as Maldivian president on 17 November 2023 and making their first official trip to Türkiye.[15]

During the meeting with Emine Erdoğan, they discussed about "the zero Waste Project and steps for environmental conservation".[16]

Official trip to China

On January 7, Sajidha arrived in China on a invitation extended by President Xi Jinping and First Lady, Peng Liyuan.[17] Muizzu's presidential campaign was focused on reducing Indian influence in Maldivian affairs. Observers have described him as pro-China candidate.[18] [19] [20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 17 November 2023 . The President and First Lady host the inaugural reception for visiting dignitaries . 19 July 2024 . . en.
  2. News: 13 November 2023 . ސާޖިދާއަށް ސިވިލް ސާވިސް ވަޒީފާގައި ހުންނެވޭނެ: ސީއެސްސީ . Saajidha can stay at civil service: CSC . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20231113065836/https://avas.mv/137337 . 13 November 2023 . 20 November 2023 . Avas . dv.
  3. Web site: List of persons eligible to vote . Gazette of the Maldives . Government of the Maldives . 17 . 2020. no. 558.
  4. Muizzu aai Saaji ge vaahaka . 27 September 2023 . dv . . Interview with Muizzu and Saajidha . 19 July 2024 . YouTube.
  5. Web site: First Lady visits St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, India . 3 November 2024 . 9 October 2024.
  6. Web site: 31 December 2023 . Family of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu . 31 December 2023 . President Muizzu . Blogspot.
  7. News: Hamdhoon . Ahmed . 25 August 2023 . Muizzu's biggest supporter is his wife, Sajidha! . 8 April 2024 . . dv.
  8. Web site: 17 December 2023 . The First Lady inaugurates the ‘Dhon Bandaarain Handh’aanee Mauraz’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231217214350/https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/29406 . 17 December 2023 . 17 December 2023 . The President's Office.
  9. News: 17 December 2023 . First Lady inaugurates Dhon Bandaarain memorial exhibit . 17 December 2023 . Sun . Sun Siyam Media.
  10. Web site: 19 February 2024 . First Lady unveils the logo for the Home Based Food Producer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240219121307/https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/29918 . 19 February 2024 . 19 February 2024 . The President's Office.
  11. News: Zalif . Zunana . 19 February 2024 . FL Sajidha unveils special logo for home-based food producers . 19 February 2024 . .
  12. News: 27 November 2023 . Muizzu and First Lady Arrive in Türkiye for Official Visit . 26 November 2023 . MV+.
  13. News: Shahid . Malika . 26 November 2023 . President Dr. Muizzu departs on first official visit to Turkey . 8 April 2024 . The Edition.
  14. News: Banerjee . Aveek . 28 November 2023 . Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit? . 27 November 2023 . India TV News.
  15. News: 30 November 2023 . Emine Erdoğan meets first ladies of Vietnam, Maldives . 30 November 2023 . Daily Sabah.
  16. Web site: 27 November 2023 . First Lady Sajidha Signs 'Global Commitment to Zero Waste for the World, Our Common Home' a global Initiative led by the First Lady of Türkiye . 19 July 2024 . The President's Office.
  17. Web site: 4 January 2024 . The President and First Lady to make a state visit to China . 19 July 2024 . The President's Office.
  18. News: Macan-Markar . Marwaan . 1 October 2023 . Maldives' Muizzu marches to victory on anti-India drumbeat . Nikkei Asia . live . 11 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231111002411/https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Maldives-Muizzu-marches-to-victory-on-anti-India-drumbeat . 11 November 2023.
  19. News: 1 October 2023 . Who is Mohamed Muizzu, Maldives’s pro-China president-elect? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031052113/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/1/who-is-mohamed-muizzu-maldivess-pro-china-president-elect . 31 October 2023 . 11 November 2023 . Al Jazeera.
  20. News: 1 October 2023 . Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidency, upending relationship with India . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012114035/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/01/pro-china-candidate-mohamed-muizzu-wins-maldives-presidency-upending-relationship-with-india . 12 October 2023 . 11 November 2023 . . AFP.

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