Medhu Ziyaaraiy
Mausoleum in Malé, Maldives
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Medhu Ziyaaraiy (lit. 'Central Tomb') is a historical site and mausoleum located next to Muliaage and across the street from Malé Friday Mosque.
Built1902
BuiltforAbu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari
OwnerGovernment of the Maldives
| Medhu Ziyaaraiy | |
|---|---|
| މެދު ޒިޔާރަތް (Dhivehi) | |
Medhu Ziyaaraiy in 2009 | |
 Interactive map of Medhu Ziyaaraiy | |
| 4.177583°N 73.512653°E | |
| Location | Medhuziyaarai Magu, Henveiru, Malé, Maldives |
| History | |
| Built | 1902 |
| Built for | Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari |
| Site notes | |
| Owner | Government of the Maldives |
History
Medhu Ziyaaraiy was built in 1906 during the reign of Muhammad 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]