Mohamed Amin Didi
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Mohamed Amin Didi (AF) | |
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| File:President Amin of the Maldives.jpg President Amin Didi | |
| 1st President of the Maldives | |
| In office 1953–1954 | |
| Vice President | Ibrahim Muhammad Didi |
| Preceded by | Sultan Abdul Majeed |
| Succeeded by | Sultan Muhammad Fareed Didi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 july 1910 Athireege |
| Died | 19 january 1954 Vihamanaafushi Island |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Political party | Peoples Progress Party |
| Spouse | Fathimath Saeedh |
Al Ameer Mohamed Amin Dhoshimeynaa Kilegefaanu (Dhivehi: އަލްއަމީރު މުހައްމަދު އަމީން ދޮށިމޭނާ ކިލެގެފާނު) (July 20, 1910- 1954) popularly known as Mohamed Amin Didi was a Maldivian political figure. He served as the first president of the Maldives and as the head of government between January 1, 1953 and August 21, 1953. Amin Didi was also the principal of Majeediyya School from 1946 to 1953.
Mohamed Amin Didi was the leader of the first political party in the Maldives, Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party. He was well known for his efforts for the advancement of women and education in Maldives.
President Amin was the son of Athireegey Ahmed Dhoshimeynaa kilegefaan and Roanugey Aishath Didi.He was a descendant of the famous dynasty of Huraa ,from his fathers side.In 1920,he went abroad to Ceylone (now Sri lanka)and studied in St.Josephs College.Later in 1928,he went to India to study more and returned back to Maldives in 1929.
After returning from abroad he held many posts in the government like The chief officer of Customs,Head of the Maldivian Post Office,Minister of trade,Member of the First Maldivian Parliament.
With the support of the people he abolished the 812 years old sultanate and became the first president of the Maldives on 1 January 1953. But he always supported a constitutional Monarchy.
After the death of Sultan Majeed Didi and his son Prince Hassan Fareed Didi, the members of the parliament chose Mr Amin Didi to be the next person who is capable to be as a sultan. But the same moment he stood up and shouted that "for the sake of the people of Maldives I would not accept the crown and the throne". And so a referendum was held and Maldives became a republic. But the republic was short lived and a revolution was brought by the people of Male`,while the president was in Ceylon for medical treatment.
Velaanaagey Ibaraahim Didi ,the vice president of Amin became the head of revolutionary government and ordered to arrest Mr Amin Didi as soon as he returned. Mr Amin Didi was not aware of these events which had taken place in his absence and he returned to the country ignorant of what have happened .
When he returned, he was arrested and taken to Dhoonidhoo island. He was told on the way that he is not any more the president. Four months later after his arrest, secret letters were exchanged between him and Ibrahim Hilmy Didi, to bring an end to this revolutionary government and to restore the monarchy. Ibrahim Hilmy as the king and Amin Didi as the prime minister. (Mr Ibraahim Hilmy lied to Amin Didi by saying that the people are still on his side).And ome might Amin didi came to male and tried to take control of badeyrige.People were so angry that he was beaten nearly to death.Then he was thrown into a small boat (bohkuraa near male).
Later the leaders of this small rebel group who wanted Mohanmed Amin as their leader were brought to court including Mohamed amin didi ,Ibrahim Hilmy Didi and Shamsuddin Hilmy Didi.These three people were sentenced to banish for life.
Mohamed Amin was banished to K.Gaafaru,Ibraahim Hilmy was Banished to K.gulhi and shamsuddin Hilmy was banished to K.hinmafushi.
As the former presidents health became deteriorating he was brought to Vihamanaa fushi Island (now kurumbaa village).On 19 January 1954,the first president of Maldives,a leader who tried his best to modernise his country died.A small funeral was held on vihamanaa fushi and he was buried in that island.His daughter Al nabeela Ameena attended to the funeral.
Genealogy
| Ibrahim Dhoshimeynaa Kilege Faan | Mariyam Didi | Roanuge' Ibrahim Didi | unknown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ahmed Dhoshimeynaa Kilege Faan | Roanuge' Aishaa Didi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mohamed Amin belongs to the Royal house of Huraa (Huraa dynasty).
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