Aminath Faiza
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Aminath Faiza was a Maldivian
Dhivehi language
poet
and author
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(Daisy Maa) Aminath Faiza began to write poetry at the age of 16. She was inspired by Late "Bodufen Valhugey Seedhi" a famous poet and Faiza's maternal uncle.
" Thiththibe" as Faiza called him, made her to recite his poems when they were completed.
Faiza started showcasing her work during the 1950s during which time, Late Mohamed Amin Didi
, the first President of the Maldives
, created the "Lhen Veringe Gulzaar" (Garden of Dhivehi Poets) Aminath Faiza was the "DAISY MAA" (The Daisy flower of Maldivian poetry)
She has published her poems and other works in magazines, news papers and also have compiled them and published as books throughout her career. She wrote poetry on many different topics including Romance,Social Issues, Religion and National Unity and National Occasions.
She served on the advisory body of the Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party
, the first political party
founded in the Maldives by Late predident Mohamed Ameed Didi
She worked as the deputy headmistress of the former Madrasat–ul Saniyya school.She also worked for Maldives Center for Historical and Linguistic Research in which period she contributed to compile the Maldivian Dictionary.
She was awarded the National Award of Recognition in 1980 and National Award of Honour in 1996 in recognition of her contribution to Maldivian poetry.
She penned her last poem on the Golden Jubilee of Iskandhar School on 5 February 2011.
She died after suffering a stroke while being treated at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
in Malé
, Republic of Maldives, on February 25, 2011, at 06:05hrs at the age of 86. Her resident was Galolhu .Daisymaage, Male',
Funeral Prayer was held at Masjid Al Sultan Mohamed Thankurufaanu Al Auzam after Friday Prayer.She was buried at the Aa Sahara cemetery in Male in a ceremony attended by political and cultural dignitaries
She was survived by three children, Ahmed Abbas, Aminath Abbas and Mohamed Hilmy. she had six grand children. Eleena Ahmed Abbas, Mona Ahmed Abbas,Marina Ahmed Abbas, Kashif Hilmy, Hathif Hilmy and Yadhya Hilmy
Maldives
The Maldives , , officially Republic of Maldives , also referred to as the Maldive Islands, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls oriented north-south off India's Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and...
Dhivehi language
Dhivehi language
Maldivian is an Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by about 350,000 people in the Maldives where it is the national language. It is also the first language of nearly 10,000 people in the island of Minicoy in the Union territory of Lakshadweep, India where the Mahl dialect of the Maldivian...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
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(Daisy Maa) Aminath Faiza began to write poetry at the age of 16. She was inspired by Late "Bodufen Valhugey Seedhi" a famous poet and Faiza's maternal uncle.
" Thiththibe" as Faiza called him, made her to recite his poems when they were completed.
Faiza started showcasing her work during the 1950s during which time, Late Mohamed Amin Didi
Mohamed Amin Didi
Al Ameer Mohamed Amin Dhoshimeynaa Kilegefaanu , 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...
, the first President of the Maldives
President of the Maldives
The President of the Maldives is the Head of State and Head of Government and first citizen of the Republic of Maldives and the Supreme Commander of the Maldivian armed forces.The current President of the Republic of Maldives is Mohamed Nasheed....
, created the "Lhen Veringe Gulzaar" (Garden of Dhivehi Poets) Aminath Faiza was the "DAISY MAA" (The Daisy flower of Maldivian poetry)
She has published her poems and other works in magazines, news papers and also have compiled them and published as books throughout her career. She wrote poetry on many different topics including Romance,Social Issues, Religion and National Unity and National Occasions.
She served on the advisory body of the Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party
Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party
Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party is the first political party of the Maldives.-Rayyitunge Muthagaddim Party :* Party established: 19 October 1950* Membership as of 1 January 1953: 1871 women and 2870 men...
, the first political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
founded in the Maldives by Late predident Mohamed Ameed Didi
She worked as the deputy headmistress of the former Madrasat–ul Saniyya school.She also worked for Maldives Center for Historical and Linguistic Research in which period she contributed to compile the Maldivian Dictionary.
She was awarded the National Award of Recognition in 1980 and National Award of Honour in 1996 in recognition of her contribution to Maldivian poetry.
She penned her last poem on the Golden Jubilee of Iskandhar School on 5 February 2011.
She died after suffering a stroke while being treated at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital , is a state owned hospital, and one of the two hospitals in Malé, Republic of Maldives. The hospital is located at the west end of Malé. The hospital is a gift from the Indian Government and is dedicated to Indira Gandhi. IGMH replaced the previous sole...
in Malé
Malé
Malé , is the capital and most populous city in the Republic of Maldives. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll . It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island, from where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled and where...
, Republic of Maldives, on February 25, 2011, at 06:05hrs at the age of 86. Her resident was Galolhu .Daisymaage, Male',
Funeral Prayer was held at Masjid Al Sultan Mohamed Thankurufaanu Al Auzam after Friday Prayer.She was buried at the Aa Sahara cemetery in Male in a ceremony attended by political and cultural dignitaries
She was survived by three children, Ahmed Abbas, Aminath Abbas and Mohamed Hilmy. she had six grand children. Eleena Ahmed Abbas, Mona Ahmed Abbas,Marina Ahmed Abbas, Kashif Hilmy, Hathif Hilmy and Yadhya Hilmy