Abdul Majeed Didi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abdul Majeed Didi |
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| Lord of Twelve Thousand Isles, Sultan of the Maldives |
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Abdul Majeed Didi
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| Reign | 1944 – 21 February 1952 | ||||
| Predecessor | Hassan Nooraddeen Iskandar II | ||||
| Heir | Crown Prince Muhammad Fareed Didi | ||||
| Born | 29 August 1873 Malé |
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| Died | 21 February 1952 (aged 78) Navaloka Hospital, Colombo, Ceylon |
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| Burial | 22 February 1952 Kuppiyawatte Muslim Burial Grounds, Colombo. |
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| Spouse | Dhon Didi | ||||
| Issue | King Muhammad Fareed Didi Prince Hassan Farid Didi Prince Ibrahim Fareed Didi |
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| House | Huraa | ||||
| Father | Ibraahim Dhoshimeynaa Kilegefaan | ||||
| Mother | Dhon Didi | ||||
Abdul Majeed (Dhivehi: އަލްއަމީރު އަބްދުލްމަޖީދު ރައްނަބަނޑޭރި ކިލެގެފާނު), also known as Al Ameeru Abdul Majeed Rannabandeyri Kilegefaanu, was born on August 29, 1873, and passed away on February 21, 1952. He served as the Sultan of the Maldives from 1944 to 1952. During his time, the Maldives was a British protectorate, meaning it was protected and partly controlled by Britain. Abdul Majeed Didi is remembered as a great reformer. Many people call him "the father of the modern Maldives" because of his important changes.
He was very good with languages. He could speak Dhivehi, Urdu, English, Arabic, and Sinhalese fluently.
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Early Life and Political Roles
Abdul Majeed Didi spent much of his life living in Egypt. This experience likely helped him gain a broader view of the world.
Serving the Government
He held important positions in the Maldivian government even before becoming Sultan.
- He was the Vice Prime Minister when his father was in power.
- Later, he served as the Prime Minister for Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. This was from 1926 to 1932.
Sultan of the Maldives
Abdul Majeed Didi became Sultan in 1944. During his time as Sultan, his son, Prince Hassan Fareed Didi, played a big role in the government. He had a lot of influence through the Executive Council.
A Visionary Leader
Abdul Majeed Didi was known for his forward-thinking ideas.
- He is credited with designing the flag of the Maldives. This flag is still used today.
- His efforts led to many important changes that shaped the Maldives.
His Legacy
Sultan Majeed Didi passed away on February 21, 1952, in Ceylon. After his death, the Maldives became a republic for a short time. This was under the leadership of President Muhammad Amin Didi.
Majeediyya School
One of his lasting legacies is the Majeediyya School. This was the first school in the Maldives. It was named after him to honor his contributions to the nation.
