Male, Kaafu Atoll, Male, Maldives
Shrine · Maldivian Sultanate · 12th Century
Medhu Ziyaaraiy is the tomb of Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari, the Moroccan scholar believed to have been responsible for converting the Maldives to Islam in 1153 AD. It is located in Male, just opposite the Male Friday Mosque. The shrine is a revered site and a symbol of the nation's Islamic identity.
Construction: 1153 – 1153
Founder: Sultan Mohamed Ibn Abdullah
Key figures: Abu al-Barakat Yusuf al-Barbari
Significance: Tomb of the scholar who introduced Islam to the Maldives.
- 1153: Conversion of Maldives to Islam
Architectural styles: Maldivian
Materials: Coral Stone, Plaster
- Blue and White Facade: Distinctive blue and white painted walls.
- Flag: The national flag flies here permanently.
- Location: Opposite the Friday Mosque.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 18:00 (winter) – View from outside.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://visitmaldives.com
Address: Medhuziyaarai Magu, Male, Maldives
Coordinates: 4.1758, 73.509