Abdul Majeed Mahir of Velaana-ge, recognized for his invaluable service of decades to the nation, has passed away this afternoon at the age of 96.
Abdul Majeed Mahir of Velaana-ge, recognized for his invaluable service of decades to the nation, has passed away this afternoon at the age of 96.
Mahir, uncle of former Prime Minister and President of Maldives Ibrahim Nasir, led an active life and maintained a social media presence as well.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu shared condolences on Mahir's passing on social media platform X today, expressing his deep sorrow on learning of the death of the experienced and honoured personality.
"Late Mahir was a traditional Maldivian medicine expert. He passed on valuable lessons of traditions and history to today's generation. He is a father who brought up many well-educated sons and daughters who have gone on to be of great service to the nation," the President said.
Mahir's children include former Defence Minister Ameen Faisal and former Maldives Ambassador to UK Farah Faizal and Ibrahim Faisal. The three siblings were born from Mahir's marriage to Athiree-ge Ameena Mohamed Ameen.
He also has two children from his earlier marriage to Koli-ge Fathimath Nasira: late Mohamed Mahir Didi (Koli-ge Mohamed Didi), a prominent name in Maldives tourism, and Ahmed Mahir Didi (Koli-ge Ahammaidhy) who leads Maldives and Seychelles tourism businesses.
His last marriage was to Heera Yoosuf fulhu's Saeedha, with three children: Midhhath Mahir, Gulnaz Mahir and Tholath Mahir.
Mahir's father was Velaanage Mohammaidhy, and mother was Fuvahmulah Funaadu Ganduvaru Aisha Didi. On his maternal side, he is a descendent of Al Sultan Mohamed Ghiyasuddeen.
Historian Ahmed Alaa Didi described the passing of Mahir as the end of a chapter in Maldivian history.
"He witnessed many historical events and places of Maldives. Of such witnesses, it was him alone who was in good health and able to share stories from our history with today's generation."
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