| Family of Mohamed Muizzu | |
|---|---|
 L–R: Muizzu, Zaid, Umair, Sajidha in August 2024 | |
| Current region | Maldives (Malé) |
| Place of origin | Vasshafaru,Haa Alif Atoll Malé,Kaafu Atoll |
| Members | ––– |
Thefamily of Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th and currentpresident of the Maldives is aMaldivian descended family. They are active in law, education, activism and politics. The immediate family ofMohamed Muizzu is the currentfirst family of the Maldives since his inauguration on November 17, 2023.
Mohamed Muizzu was the longest serving housing minister in the Maldivian history. He was the Mayor of Malé until his resignation following his inauguration as the president of theMaldives.
Sajidha Mohamed (Dhivehi:ސާޖިދާ މުޙައްމަދު; born August 6, 1978) commonly known asSaaji, is a Maldivian Civil Servant and the currentfirst lady of the Maldives since 2023.[1] She is the wife ofpresident Mohamed Muizzu. Sajidha Mohamed is a graduate ofUniversity of Leeds and a university inBangalore. she got aMaster's degree in Leeds University and aBachelor's degree in Bangalore in 2003.[2]
Sajidha actively campaigned for herhusband's presidential election in 2023.[3] During the campaign, Sajidha delivered many speeches to introduce her husband for the Nation.
As thefirst lady of the Maldives, Sajidha delivered a video message at the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly on February 12, 2024.[4]
Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu (Dhivehi:ޔާސްމީނު މުޙައްމަދު މުޢިއްޒު; born 2004)[5] is the eldest and the only daughter ofMohamed Muizzu andSajidha Mohamed.[6]
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Umair Mohamed Muizzu (Dhivehi:އުމައިރު މުހައްމަދު މުއިއްޒު; born 2007)[7] is one of the three children (the older of two sons) of president Mohamed Muizzu and his wife Sajidha Mohamed. Umair is the eldest son of his parents.[8]
Zaid Mohamed Muizzu (Dhivehi:ޒައިދު މުހައްމަދު މުއިއްޒު; born 2016) is the youngest child (and the younger of two sons) of presidentMohamed Muizzu and his wife,Sajidha Mohamed. Zaid, aged seven and his elder siblings Yasmine, aged 19 and Umair, aged 14 were present attending theirfather's inauguration in 2023.
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Hussain Abdul Rahman (c. 1942 – 28 September 2015) was a judge and scholar of religion in the Maldives. He is the Father of Mohamed Muizzu. Abdul Rahman was born inVashafaru in 1944. He was presented the National Award of Honour in 2013 for "contribution in the area of religious awareness and religious education."[9] Abdul Rahman died in Mecca on 29 September 2015.[10][11]
Husna Adam Ismail Manik is the mother ofMohamed Muizzu. She campaigned for her son's Presidential Election in 2023.[2]
Fathimath Saudha is the younger sister of President Mohamed Muizzu. she is the younger child of Husna Adam. Saudha is the daughter of Adam Abdul Rahman,Muizzu's stepfather.[citation needed] Saudha is aPeople's National Congress Member of Parliament for theNilandhoo constituency.[12][13]
Sajidha Mohamed's Father, Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim was a scholar of religion in the Maldives. Sajidha's Mother is Habeeba Ali.[2]
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed, the brother of Sajidha Mohamed, is the brother-in-law of President Mohamed Muizzu. He serves as the President of Jamiyyath Salaf, a prominent religious organization in the Maldives known for its influence in Islamic affairs.[14][15]
In December 2023, Dr. Muizzu's family faced public scrutiny following the tragic suicide of a domestic worker employed by them. Reports emerged speculating possible mistreatment. Dr. Muizzu's spouse, however, issued a public statement denying all allegations of mistreatment and clarified that the matter was under official investigation at the time. She emphasized the family’s cooperation with authorities to ensure transparency in the inquiry.[16]
The incident drew media attention, sparking debates about the treatment of domestic workers in the Maldives and leading to broader discussions on labor rights and protections.
In March 2025, Mariyam Zubair, also known as Mandhy, alleged at an oppositionMaldivian Democratic Party (MDP) rally that Umair being caught vaping was the reason that vaping was banned in the country.[17]
Soon after at a press conference, his mother, Saajidha Mohamed denied the allegations and along with the family's lawyer,Aishath Azima Shakoor announced their intention to file a civil lawsuit against MDP, Mariyam Zubair, andFayyaz Ismail.[18][19][20]
