Dh. Meedhoo remembers Sidheeq Ali, a leader who shaped generations
Sidheeq Ali, a respected community leader from Dh. Meedhoo, passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. He served in government for 31 years, holding positions as Meedhoo Island Chief and Deputy Chief, and later as head of the Meedhoo Council for many years after decentralization. In the 1980s, he taught at Dhaalu Atoll School, shaping the education of many. He was also a member of the atoll committee and regarded for his integrity and kindness. The people of Meedhoo consider his passing a profound loss. Funeral prayers will be held at Aasaharaa Miskiy in Male' city after Isha prayers on Tuesday evening.
Sidheeq Ali, a respected community leader from Dh. Meedhoo, passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. He served in government for 31 years, holding positions as Meedhoo Island Chief and Deputy Chief, and later as head of the Meedhoo Council for many years after decentralization. In the 1980s, he taught at Dhaalu Atoll School, shaping the education of many. He was also a member of the atoll committee and regarded for his integrity and kindness. The people of Meedhoo consider his passing a profound loss. Funeral prayers will be held at Aasaharaa Miskiy in Male' city after Isha prayers on Tuesday evening.
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Sidheeq Ali, a respected community leader from Dh. Meedhoo, passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. He served in government for 31 years, holding positions as Meedhoo Island Chief and Deputy Chief, and later as head of the Meedhoo Council for many years after decentralization. In the 1980s, he taught at Dhaalu Atoll School, shaping the education of many. He was also a member of the atoll committee and regarded for his integrity and kindness. The people of Meedhoo consider his passing a profound loss. Funeral prayers will be held at Aasaharaa Miskiy in Male' city after Isha prayers on Tuesday evening.
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