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Sajidha Mohamed

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Her Excellency
Sajidha Mohamed
ސާޖިދާ މުޙައްމަދު
Official portrait, 2024
8th First Lady of the Maldives
Incumbent
Assumed role
17 November 2023
PresidentMohamed Muizzu
Preceded byFazna Ahmed
Personal details
Born (1978-08-06) 6 August 1978 (age 46)
Malé, Maldives
Political partyCongress
Spouse
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(m. 2003)​
Children
ResidenceMuliaage
Alma mater
Signature

Sajidha Mohamed (/sɑːˈdʒiːdə/ saah-JEE-dah, Dhivehi: ސާޖިދާ މުޙައްމަދު;[1] born 6 August 1978) often referred to as Saaji, is a Maldivian civil servant and the current first lady of the Maldives since November 2023 as the wife of president Mohamed Muizzu.

Born on Malé, Sajidha completed Master's degree in the University of Leeds with her husband in the United Kingdom. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in the St. Joseph's University in 2003. She worked as a civil servant at the Civil Service Commission of Maldives.[2]

Sajidha fervently advocated for her husband's bid in the 2023 presidential race, passionately delivering addresses to garner support. As the incumbent first lady, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including the launch of art showcases and the unveiling of significant monuments and several activities. Sajidha rarely gave interviews; However, when the stage was set for activities, she stepped forward, expressing her thoughts with the pulse of the activities.

Early life

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Family, education and marriage

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Sajidha Mohamed was born on 6 August 1978 in Malé, Kaafu Atoll.[3] The daughter of well-known scholar, Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim and Habeeba Ali. Sajidha's father, Sheikh Ibrahim was a scholar of religion.[4] Sajidha was born at her parents' residence at Machangoalhi, Malé. In 2003, She completed her Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore,[5] and a Master's degree in the University of Leeds while with Muizzu on the United Kingdom.[4]

In 2003, Mohamed met her future husband Mohamed Muizzu at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (Now Velana International Airport) after arriving from Bangalore.[4] They married on 18 May 2003; they have three children, Yasmine, Umair and Zaid.[6][7]

First Lady of the Maldives

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Activities

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In December 2023, First Lady Sajidha inaugurated her first monument as first lady she inaugurated the "Dhon Bandaarain memorial exhibit", a special exhibition to commemorate Huravee Day in the Maldives.[8][9] Furthermore, Sajidha has inaugurated activities such as, inaugurating, special logo for home-based food producers which the logo aims to ensure food security and increase public confidence in safety by adhering to the standards of Maldives Food and Drug Authority.[10][11]

Foreign trips

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On 26 November 2023, Sajidha and President Muizzu went on their first official trip to Turkey.[12][13][14] First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdoğan met Sajidha and the Turkish first lady congratulated Sajidha Mohamed for Muizzu’s inauguration as Maldivian president on 17 November 2023 and making their first official trip to Türkiye.[15]

During the meeting with Emine Erdoğan, they discussed about "the zero Waste Project and steps for environmental conservation".[16]

Official trip to China

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Muizzu shaking hands with Xi, while Sajidha is behind Muizzu and Peng is behind Xi.

On January 7, Sajidha arrived in China on a invitation extended by President Xi Jinping and First Lady, Peng Liyuan.[17] Muizzu's presidential campaign was focused on reducing Indian influence in Maldivian affairs. Observers have described him as pro-China candidate.[18][19][20]

References

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  1. ^ "The President and First Lady host the inaugural reception for visiting dignitaries". The President's Office. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  2. ^ "ސާޖިދާއަށް ސިވިލް ސާވިސް ވަޒީފާގައި ހުންނެވޭނެ: ސީއެސްސީ" [Saajidha can stay at civil service: CSC]. Avas (in Divehi). 13 November 2023. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  3. ^ "List of persons eligible to vote" (PDF). Gazette of the Maldives. Government of the Maldives. 2020. p. 17. no. 558.
  4. ^ a b c Muizzu aai Saaji ge vaahaka [Interview with Muizzu and Saajidha] (in Divehi). Mihaaru Videos. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "First Lady visits St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru, India". 9 October 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Family of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu". President Muizzu. Blogspot. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ^ Hamdhoon, Ahmed (25 August 2023). "Muizzu's biggest supporter is his wife, Sajidha!". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  8. ^ "The First Lady inaugurates the 'Dhon Bandaarain Handh'aanee Mauraz'". The President's Office. 17 December 2023. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  9. ^ "First Lady inaugurates Dhon Bandaarain memorial exhibit". Sun. Sun Siyam Media. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  10. ^ "First Lady unveils the logo for the Home Based Food Producer". The President's Office. 19 February 2024. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  11. ^ Zalif, Zunana (19 February 2024). "FL Sajidha unveils special logo for home-based food producers". Raajje TV. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Muizzu and First Lady Arrive in Türkiye for Official Visit". MV+. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  13. ^ Shahid, Malika (26 November 2023). "President Dr. Muizzu departs on first official visit to Turkey". The Edition. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  14. ^ Banerjee, Aveek (28 November 2023). "Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit?". India TV News. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  15. ^ "Emine Erdoğan meets first ladies of Vietnam, Maldives". Daily Sabah. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  16. ^ "First Lady Sajidha Signs 'Global Commitment to Zero Waste for the World, Our Common Home' a global Initiative led by the First Lady of Türkiye". The President's Office. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  17. ^ "The President and First Lady to make a state visit to China". The President's Office. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  18. ^ Macan-Markar, Marwaan (1 October 2023). "Maldives' Muizzu marches to victory on anti-India drumbeat". Nikkei Asia. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  19. ^ "Who is Mohamed Muizzu, Maldives's pro-China president-elect?". Al Jazeera. 1 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  20. ^ "Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidency, upending relationship with India". The Guardian. AFP. 1 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
Honorary titles
Preceded by First Lady of the Maldives
2023–present 		Current holder
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