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 Official portrait, c. 1956–1961 | |
| 2nd President of the Maldives | |
| In office 11 November 1968 – 11 November 1978 | |
| Prime Minister | Ahmed Zaki (1972–1974) |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom |
| 8th Prime Minister of the Maldives | |
| In office 12 December 1957 – 11 November 1968 | |
| Monarch | Muhammad Fareed Didi |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Ali Didi |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Zaki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 September 1926 Dhadimagu, Fuvahmulah, Maldive Islands |
| Died | 22 November 2008 (aged 82) Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore |
| Resting place | Malé Friday Mosque |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 5 |
| Education | Saniyya School |
| Alma mater | St. Lawrence's Convent |
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Ibrahim Nasir (2 September 1926 – 22 November 2008) was a Maldivian independence activist and politician who served as the 2nd president of the Maldives from 1968 to 1978, and as the 8th prime minister of the Maldives from 1954 to 1968. He is regarded as the independence hero of the Maldives, bringing the country's independence from the British Empire in 1965.
Born into the prominent Velana family in Fuvahmulah and raised in Malé, Nasir graduated from the St. Lawrence's Convent school in 1949, later joining as an National Security officer at the military. Following the resignation of prime minister Ibrahim Ali Didi, Nasir was appointed the prime minister by the King. Following the fall of the monarchy, he was proclaimed the first president of the second republic of the Maldives. He was re-elected president in 1973, and ran for a third term in 1978—he was designated the sole candidate for the election, but withdrew his candidacy due to health concerns.
Nasir's premiership has been portrayed the most important in Maldivian history. After assuming office, he focused on ending British colonial influence by negotiating the withdrawal of British military presence at RAF Gan in Addu Atoll and paving the way for full sovereignty. Before Nasir sought independence, the southern population resisted breaking away from British rule by forming the United Suvadive Republic. To retain control of the wealthy Havaru Thinadhoo, Nasir depopulated the island, relocating its inhabitants to other Maldivian islands. The attack killed many, damaged Nasir's reputation, and was later deemed a war crime. Nasir also failed to conquer his birthplace, Fuvahmulah, due to British intervention. Before Maldives' full independence, the United Suvadive Republic rejoined the Maldives. Through Nasir's efforts, the Maldives gained its independence from the 78-year British protectorate on 26 July 1965.
During his presidency, Nasir established the tourism industry, expanded the fishing sector, and focused on improving education in the Maldives. He introduced policies to attract international tourists and strengthen the fishing economy, which became vital to the nation's growth. Nasir also prioritised modernising the education system. Nasir left the presidency in November 1978, and moved to Singapore the following month. In his post-presidency, Nasir was the most low-public profile Maldivian president. He died of prolonged illness in 2008.
Early life
[edit]Ibrahim Nasir was born on 2 September 1926,[1] the child of Ahmed Didi and his wife Aishath Moosa Didi.[2] His father was the grandson of politician Hassan Didi, and his mother was a direct descendant of prince Abdulla of Dhiyamigili dynasty.[2] He was delivered at his mother's family home in Dhadimagu, Fuvahmulah, Maldives.[3][1] Nasir has ancestry of Dhiyamigili dynasty from his mother's side and Huraa dynasty from his father's side.[4]
Nasir was born into a prominent family on his paternal side but spent his early childhood in Fuvahmulah in poor conditions.[5] When his family later moved to Malé, he was raised by his paternal uncle, Ibrahim Muhammad Didi (later vice president), until he reached adulthood.[6]
After receiving his early education from mother's relative tutors,[7] Nasir continued his studies at Saniyya School (now Majeediyya School) in Malé. In March 1945, he was among a group of students sent by the Maldivian government to Ceylon for further education.[7] He attended the St. Lawrence's Convent school in Ceylon and returned to Malé in January 1949.[7][1] Nasir was fluent in English language and attained excellent grades in school.[7]
Marriages
[edit]In 1950, Nasir married Aishath Zubair, with whom he had his first child, Ahmed Nasir.[8] Three years later, he married Mariyam Saeed, the daughter of the renowned scholar and former Chief Justice Hussain Salahuddine,[9] in a polygynous marriage. Together, they had two sons, Ali Nasir and Mohamed Nasir. On 31 May 1969, Nasir entered another polygynous marriage with Naseema Mohamed, with whom he had a son and a daughter, Ismail Nasir and Aishath Nasir.[10]
Early career
[edit]1954–1986: Premiership
[edit]1968–1978: Presidency
[edit]1978–2008: Post-presidency
[edit]Legacy
[edit]Death
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Shabeen 2020.
- ^ a b Shahid 2007, p. 10.
- ^ Shahid 2007, p. 8.
- ^ Shahid 2007, p. 11.
- ^ Jadhuan & Ahmed 2008.
- ^ Shahid 2007, p. 9.
- ^ a b c d Shaazleen 2018.
- ^ Hasan 2014.
- ^ Shaany 2018.
- ^ Ihsan Firaq 2019.
Works cited
[edit]- Shahid, Mohamed (2007). Ibrahim Nasir, the Hero of Independence. p. 86.
- Shabeen, Ahmed (2020). "The Hero born on 02 September". Dhidaily. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021.
- Jadhuan, Ahmed; Ahmed, Ibrahim (2008). "Ibrahim Nasir". Aafathis News.
- Shaazleen, Aishath (11 November 2018). "Ibrahim Nasir: A strong leader". ThePress. Archived from the original on 11 November 2018.
- Hasan, Hussain (2014). "First wife of former President Nasir, Aishath Zubair, dies". Sun News.
- Shaany, Aishath (26 April 2018). "Late former President Nasir's wife, Mariyam Saeed passes away". Raajje.
- Ihsan Firaq, Ali (2019). "Former First Lady Naseema: An exemplary woman. Still in continuous national service". Miadhu Daily.