Princess Fathimath Ibrahim Didi (Tuttu Goma; 1918 – 5 February 2008) was a member of the royal family of Maldives. She served as the Speaker of the Senate of the Maldives, During the presidency of President Amin Didi, Goma was the first female minister of the Maldives.
| Fathimath Ibrahim Didi | |
|---|---|
| Tuttu Goma | |
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| Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Maldives | |
| In office 1 August 1972 – 6 March 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Ahmed Zaki |
| Preceded by | Naseema Mohamed |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Speaker of the Senate of the Maldives | |
| In office 22 December 1952 – 1 January 1954 | |
| President | Mohamed Amin Didi |
| Born | Tuttu Goma 1918 Henveiru, Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives |
| Died | 5 February 2008 (aged 90) Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital |
| Spouse | Ahmed Zaki |
| Issue | Ismail Shafeeu |
| Father | Ibrahim Ali Didi |
| Mother | Princess Gulistan Imaduddin |
Life
editGoma was born in Malé, as the grand child of King Muhammad Imaduddine VI. Her mother, Princess Gulistan Imaduddine was the daughter of Sultan Muhammad Imaduddine VI. Goma's grandfather ascended to the throne as King of the Maldive Islands from 1893, following the abdication of Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. Imaduddine was deposed after he went to Egypt to marry Sharifa Hanim. Princess Goma was offered the crown of the Maldives in 1953 at the end of President Amin's presidency, however refused it after hearing of objections from the clergy.[citation needed]
When First Republic of the Maldives was abolished and the Sultanate was restored on 7 March 1954, four days after Princess Fathimath Ibrahim Didi's father, Ibrahim Ali Didi of Eggamugē (Ibrahim Fāmudhēri Kilegefān) was appointed as the Prime Minister of the Maldives on 11 March 1954, he remained as Prime Minister until his resignation due to health issues on December 11, 1957.
Fathimath Ibrahim Didi Married the Maldivian politician, prime minister Ahmed Zaki in the 1950s. they had a son, Ismail Shafeeu had several Ministerial positions, Minister of Defence and Minister of Tourism.
Early life, family, and education
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Princess Tuttu Goma was born on 1918, the first child of Princess Gulistan Imaduddine and her husband, Ibrahim Fāmudhēri Kilegefān. Gulistan's mother was the daughter of King Muhammad Imaduddine VI and Umm Kulthoum Didi of Eggamugē.[1] By birth, the Princess was given the name "Princess Tuttu Goma", however, her last name was bestowed upon her from her father's name, "Ibrahim Didi" (Ibrahim Ali Didi).[2]
Fathimath had three siblings, Jameela Ibrahim Didi was born on 1931, Aishath Ibrahim Didi (Titti Goma) and Khadeeja Ibrahim Didi.[3] Fathimath was privately home–educated.[1] In addition to her fluency in Dhivehi, she was recognized for her proficiency in Arabic and Sinhalese.[4]
After the bloodless coup on attempt to Mohamed Amin Didi's assassination, the president was forced to step down as President of Maldives by attacking him of h. 24 Jumad-al-awwal 1373. following the attack, the Vice President became the Acting President. Before the acting president's government was over, it was discussed between princess Fathimath Ibrahim's father, Ibrahim Fāmudhēri Kilegefān and acting president, Velaanaagey Ibrahim Muhammad Didi to appoint her as the Queen of the Maldive Islands.[5] However after clerics headed by Abdulla Jalalud-din, she refused to take the throne and the position was passed to Muhammad Fareed Didi.
Death
editDidi died on 5 February 2008, at the age of 90, at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. The flag of the Maldives was flown half-mast following her death.[6]
Ancestry
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References
edit- ^ a b "The Hura'age Dynasty GENEALOGY — Princess Gulistan". Royal Ark. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Female Presidents of Parliaments and Parliamentary Bodies 1920-90". Worldwide Guide to Women Leaders. Archived from the original on 6 December 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "History". National Center for Linguistic Research. 27 August 2008. Archived from the original on 27 August 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2008.
- ^ Malsa, Mariyam (28 March 2019). "Female parliamentarians: Setting the bar for future generations". The Edition. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ Gasim, Mohamed (26 October 2017). "އިބުރާހިމް މުޙައްމަދު ދީދީ (ވެލާނާގޭ އިބްރާހީމް ދީދީ)" [Mohamed Ibrahim Didi (Velaanaagey Ibrahim Didi)]. Mohamed Gasim (in Divehi). Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "އަލްފާޟިލާ ފާޠިމަތު އިބްރާހީމްދީދީ އަވަހާރަވުމުގެ ހިތާމަ ފާޅުކުރެއްވުން" [Condolences on the passing away of Mrs. Fathimath Ibrahim Didi]. The President's Office. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 6 September 2024.