Majeediyya School
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| Majeediyya School މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް | |
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| School type | Primary and Secondary |
| Motto | “Nihil Labore Difficile” (Latin) (“Nothing is impossible with hard work”) |
| Founded | April 19, 1927 |
| Houses | 4 |
| Colour(s) | Green Red |
| Website | Majeediyya School Website |
Majeediyya School (Dhivehi: މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް) is the first Maldivian government school, located in Malé, Maldives.[1] It only accepted boys until the introduction of Primary Education in 2010, which allowed girls to attend the school as well. The English medium is followed throughout all subjects, with the exception of Dhivehi and Islam.[1]
History
Majeediyya School was founded in on April 19, 1927, under the name Madhrasathul Salaahiyyaa.[2] The school name was changed to Madhrasathul Saniyyathul Hukoomathul Mahaldheebiyya in 1928. The first principal of the school was Husain Salahuddin. Mohamed Amin Didi was Principal from 1946 to 1953[3] and it was during this time that the school was renamed Madhrasathul Majeediyya. The first GCE O Level started in 1962.[1] The school started providing coeducation in 2011 and had its first enrollment of grade 1 students.[1]
There are two songs associated with the school.
Band
On 1 July 1965, the first Bandmaster of Majeediyya School, Lieutenant A.A.Samidon, began music theory class. He founded the Marching Band of Majeediyya School. In 1979 the band became a fully functional brass band. Woodwind instruments were introduced in 1997.
Notable alumni
Majeediyya school has produced 7 Presidents of the Maldives and various other well-known figures in the country. Some notable alumni include:
Presidents
- Mohamed Amin Didi - 1st President of the Maldives from January 1, 1953 to August 21, 1953. The principal of Majeediyya School from 1946 to 1953.[3] (Never attended Majeediyya School).
- Ibrahim Nasir - 2nd President of the Maldives from 1968 to 1978. Prime Minister of the Maldives from 1957 to 1968.
- Maumoon Abdul Gayoom - 3rd President of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008.
- Mohamed Nasheed - 4th President of the Maldives from 2008 to 2012. First democratically elected president.[4]
- Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik - 5th President of the Maldives from 2012 to 2013. Taught Dhivehi at the school.[5] (Never attended Majeediyya School)
- Abdulla Yameen - 6th President of the Maldives from 2013 to 2018.[6]
- Ibrahim Mohamed Solih - 7th President of the Maldives from 2018 to 2023.
- Mohamed Muizzu - 8th President of the Maldives from 2023 to present.[7]
Military
- Major General (Rtd) Moosa Ali Jaleel - Former Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives from 2008 to 2012, who played an important role in the victory against terrorists attack on 3 November 1988.
- Mohamed Nazim - Former Colonel and the Defence Minister of Maldives from 2012. As of 2017 Dec, he has been imprisoned for terrorism charges for 13 years.
Diplomats
- Ahmed Khaleel - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Former Permanent Representative of Maldives to the United Nations, Ambassador to Japan concurrently accredited to South Korea[8][9]
- Mohamed Khaleel - High Commissioner to Singapore, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia concurrently accredited to other Arab countries[10]
Athletes
- Ali Ashfaq - football player. Also the captain of the Maldives national football team.
- Ibrahim Fazeel - football player in Maldives national football team
References
- ^ a b c d "About Us - Majeediyya School". Majeediyya School. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ Maldives benefited every day since Majeediyya School's inception: President
- ^ a b "Al Ameer Mohamed Amin - The President's Office". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Mohamed Nasheed - The President's Office". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "About President Waheed - President Mohamed Waheed". President Mohamed Waheed. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom - The President's Office". The President's Office. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Interview with the mother of President Elect, Dr. Muizzu". YouTube (Video). Mihaaru Videos. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ New Permanent Representative of Maldives Presents Credentials | United Nations
- ^ Ahmed Khaleel - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- ^ The Ambassador | Embassy of Maldives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia