Gen Miskit ( Dhivehi : ގެން މިސްކިތް ; alternatively spelled as Gemmiskiy ) is one of the oldest mosque in the Maldives built c. 1300 (before 1378). It is made of coral stone and was built straight after the conversion to Islam. It's noted that this mosque isn't facing towards the Qibla .
8-502: Gen Miskit is located in the district of Dhadimagu at the northern end of Fuvahmulah . It's now a revered site for its historical significance to the island. It's the first mosque that the residents of the island did their Friday prayer and Eid prayers . There are disputes whether Gemmiskiy is the oldest mosque in the Maldives and in Fuvahmulah, media reports and residents say that it is
16-610: Is also said that the person who built the mosque, Addu 's Meedhoo Abu Bakr Naib Kaleygefaanu, is buried at and Ah Naib Al-Hafiz Abubakr, potentially the first proselytizer of Islam in the island. Gemmiskiy Veu or Veyo is a rectangulat bath that is adjacent to the Southeastern wall of the mosque that has waters going down into the waters. It shares similarities with the baths in monasteries in Pokna and Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka . The well
24-497: Is crafted from sandstones and has unique stories about it. It is said by the residents of the island that the water tastes really sweet and each corner of the well has a unique taste. Dhadimagu Dhadimagu ( Dhivehi : ދަޑިމަގު ) is an administrative division of Fuvahmulah , Maldives . It is the largest division of the island, located in the northern part of the island. Throughout history, many scholars and famous public figures came into being from this district housing many of
32-622: Is the largest producer of coconut in the island. The famous three "Beeva" Kudhu Beeva, Medhe Beeva and Bodo Beeva in the district contributes to the most number of coconuts produced in Fuvahmulah. Apart from the Taro fields, large proportions of Pond-apple (Kalhuhuthu Meyvaa) can also be found in the district from the marsh land area associated with "Dhadimagi Kilhi". Some amount of Pineapple and Oranges can also be found with an abundance of Mangoes . Cucumber , Tomato , Carrot , Cabbage , Pepper , Capsicum , Eggplant and Ladies' fingers are among
40-461: The Thoondu are primarily used for agriculture and are the main agricultural fields of the island. These fields are the largest producers of watermelon in the island. Along with agriculture, white-collar workers are the primary source of income in the district, although some depend upon fishing as a source of income. Apart from being the largest producer of watermelon and sweet potatoes , Dhadimagu
48-434: The historical sites and landmarks of the island. A center of learning as well as an important location for the island's economy, the number of 'Hafiz's and teachers from this district outnumber that of any other district in Fuvahmulah, and this district is considered by many to be the most educated and learning-centered district of Fuvahmulah . Economically this district heavily depends upon agriculture. The adjacent fields to
56-567: The oldest but in a Monograph written by H.C.P. Bell , Fuvahmulah has had four mosques prior to Gen Miskit. It is really uncertain. There has been some concern about the extinction of the mosque due to lack of maintenance by the Fuvahmulah City Council. The mosque has a communal well, a rectangular ancient circular bath known as ‘ Genmiskiy Veyo ’ and a cemetery with enclosed shrines “ ziyaarat ” of revered religious figures. A place constructed with sandstone and protected by bricks. It
64-479: The vast number of products from the adjacent fields to Thoondu located in the district. Dhadimagu has the famous anchorage known as Neregando on its shores along with a boatyard. It is one of the historical harbours of Fuvahmulah . Neregando indicates the close relationship between fishing and the villagers of Dhadimagu as well as the close affinity they have towards the Boat-building industry. Today even, Neregando
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