Medhu Ziyaaraiy | |
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Native name މެދު ޒިޔާރަތް (Dhivehi) | |
![]() Medhu Ziyaaraiy in 2009 | |
Location | Medhuziyaarai Magu,Henveiru,Malè,Kaafu Atoll,Maldives |
Coordinates | 4.177583, 73.512653 |
Built | 1902 |
Built for | Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari |
Owner | Government of the Maldives |
Medhu Ziyaaraiy (lit. 'Central Tomb') is a historical site andmausoleum located next toMuliaage and across the street fromMalé Friday Mosque.
Medhu Ziyaaraiy was built in 1906 during the reign ofMuhammad 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]