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Born into the royal family during the reign of her grandfather King Shamsuddeen III, Habeeb graduated from the Usmaniyya High School in India. She serviced to the government of the Maldives for a half-century, where she worked most at the National Library of Maldives from 1978 until her resignation due to old age in 2018. | Born into the royal family during the reign of her grandfather King Shamsuddeen III, Habeeb graduated from the Usmaniyya High School in India. She serviced to the government of the Maldives for a half-century, where she worked most at the National Library of Maldives from 1978 until her resignation due to old age in 2018. | ||
For her services to the nation, Habeeb has been awarded the 25th Independence award in 1990,<ref>{{ |
For her services to the nation, Habeeb has been awarded the 25th Independence award in 1990,<ref>{{Cite web |title=އަންނަބީލާ ޙަބީބާ ޙުސައިން ޙަބީބު - މިނިވަން 25 ގެ ޢާންމު ޚިދުމަތުގެ އިނާމު - 1990 |trans-title=Independent 25th Public Service Award - 1990 |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/119 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=The President's Office |language=dv}}</ref> special presidential award in 1981,<ref>{{Cite web |title=އަންނަބީލާ ޙަބީބާ ޙުސައިން ހަބީބު - ޢާންމުޚިދުމަތުގެ އިނާމު - ހިތްވަރު - 1981 - The President's Office |trans-title=Public Service Award - Courage - 1981 |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/1454 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=The President's Office |language=dv}}</ref> National Award of Honour in Dhivehi literature in 2007,<ref>{{cite web |title=ޢާންމުޚިދުމަތުގެ އިނާމު - ޝަރަފު - 2007 |trans-title=Public Service Award - Honors - 2007 |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/256 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=The President's Office |language=dv}}</ref> and Order of the Dignified Rule of Dhiyamigili Dynasty in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=ދިވެހި ދައުލަތުގެ ޢިއްޒަތް - 2011 |trans-title=Dhvehi State Honors - 2011 |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/207 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=The President's Office |language=dv}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Habeeba Hussain Habeeb was born on 9 September 1930,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zalif |first1=Zunana |title=Renowned writer, Habeeba Hussain Habeeb dies at 92 |url=https://raajje.mv/126870 | |
Habeeba Hussain Habeeb was born on 9 September 1930, in ],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zalif |first1=Zunana |date=21 November 2022 |title=Renowned writer, Habeeba Hussain Habeeb dies at 92 |url=https://raajje.mv/126870 |access-date=6 January 2025 |work=Rajje}}</ref> the granddaughter of the then-reigning monarch of the Maldives, ]. Her mother was princess Shameema Shamsuddeen, the then second-in line to the Maldivian throne, and her husband, Hussain Habeeb.<ref>Habeeb, 2001{{more information needed|date=January 2025}}</ref> | ||
Habeeba pursued her education at Usmaniyya High School in ], India, where she studied in the Urdu medium. She later continued her studies in the English medium in ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Habeeba Hussain: long term server of Dhivehi Language passed away |url=https://en.sun.mv/79185 |date= |
Habeeba pursued her education at Usmaniyya High School in ], India, where she studied in the Urdu medium. She later continued her studies in the English medium in ].<ref>{{cite news |date=22 November 2022 |title=Habeeba Hussain: long term server of Dhivehi Language passed away |url=https://en.sun.mv/79185 |access-date=6 January 2025 |work=Sun Siyam Media}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
In 1955, Habeeb began her teaching career as a history teacher at ] and ], marking the start of her engagement with the subject. On 12 December 1978, Habeeb joined as the first librarian at the National Library of Maldives—she was the head of the library from 1981 until she resigned from the post in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mohamed |first1=Naizak |title=Book of condolences opened in memory of the late Habeeba Hussain |url=https://en.sun.mv/79344 |date= |
In 1955, Habeeb began her teaching career as a history teacher at ] and ], marking the start of her engagement with the subject. On 12 December 1978, Habeeb joined as the first librarian at the National Library of Maldives—she was the head of the library from 1981 until she resigned from the post in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mohamed |first1=Naizak |date=28 November 2022 |title=Book of condolences opened in memory of the late Habeeba Hussain |url=https://en.sun.mv/79344 |access-date=6 January 2025 |work=Sun Siyam Media}}</ref> As head, she was the longest serving head of the library. Habeeb was also one of the two founding members of the Maldives Library Association in 1981 and was the president of the association from its founding to 2006.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 November 2022 |title=In Memorium: Habeeba Hussain Habeeb, 92 |url=https://infomalias.org/2022/11/21/in-memorium-habeeba-hussain-habeeb-92/ |access-date=6 January 2025 |website=Maldives Library Association}}</ref> | ||
Habeeb began her writing career in 1954 with contributions to Munnaaru News. Over the years, she has written articles for various publications, including ''Viyafaari Miadhu'', ''Adhabee Shu’ooru'', ''Jinsu’latheef'', ''Huvandhuma'', ''Moonlight'', ''Amaazu'', and ''Hiyala''. After 1980, she was also been a regular contributor to ''Faiy’thoora'' magazine.<ref name="po" |
Habeeb began her writing career in 1954 with contributions to Munnaaru News. Over the years, she has written articles for various publications, including ''Viyafaari Miadhu'', ''Adhabee Shu’ooru'', ''Jinsu’latheef'', ''Huvandhuma'', ''Moonlight'', ''Amaazu'', and ''Hiyala''. After 1980, she was also been a regular contributor to ''Faiy’thoora'' magazine.<ref name="po">{{cite web |date=21 November 2022 |title=The President sends condolences to the family of the late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/27641?term=0 |access-date=6 January 2025 |website=The President's Office}}</ref> | ||
Habeeb's historical works include a biography of Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu, titled "Muhammad Thakurufaanu the Great," and "Dhivehi Thaareekhah Avas Kalhi’eh." She also translated the books "Islamic History 1" and "Islamic History 2." Additionally, she is widely recognized for her contributions to the preservation and study of folklore.<ref name="po" /> | Habeeb's historical works include a biography of Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu, titled "Muhammad Thakurufaanu the Great," and "Dhivehi Thaareekhah Avas Kalhi’eh." She also translated the books "Islamic History 1" and "Islamic History 2." Additionally, she is widely recognized for her contributions to the preservation and study of folklore.<ref name="po" /> | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
On 21 November 2022, Habeeb died of old age |
On 21 November 2022, at age 92, Habeeb died of old age at ]. Following her death, president ],<ref>{{cite news |date=4 December 2022 |title=The President signs book of condolences for the late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/27697 |access-date=6 January 2025 |work=The President's Office}}</ref> vice president ],<ref>{{cite news |last=Male |first=K. |date=1 December 2022 |title=VP signs book of condolences opened in memory of late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb |url=https://raajje.mv/127405 |access-date=6 January 2025 |work=raajje.mv}}</ref> and former president ] sent condolences.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 December 2022 |title=Maumoon signs book of condolences for late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb |url=https://en.sun.mv/79712 |access-date=6 January 2025 |work=Sun Siyam Media}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Habeeba Hussain Habeeb | |
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Habeeb in 2011 | |
Born | (1930-09-09)9 September 1930 Malé, Maldives |
Died | 21 November 2022(2022-11-21) (aged 92) Malé, Maldives |
Issue | 3 |
Dynasty | Huraa |
Father | Hussain Habeeb |
Mother | Princess Shaheema Shamsuddin |
Occupation | Writer • librarian |
Habeeba Hussain Habeeb, ODRDD (Dhivehi: ޙަބީބާ ޙުސައިން ޙަބީބު; 9 September 1930 – 21 November 2022) was an Maldivian writer, author, librarian and member of the Maldivian royal family, as the granddaughter of King Muhammad Shamsuddeen III.
Born into the royal family during the reign of her grandfather King Shamsuddeen III, Habeeb graduated from the Usmaniyya High School in India. She serviced to the government of the Maldives for a half-century, where she worked most at the National Library of Maldives from 1978 until her resignation due to old age in 2018.
For her services to the nation, Habeeb has been awarded the 25th Independence award in 1990, special presidential award in 1981, National Award of Honour in Dhivehi literature in 2007, and Order of the Dignified Rule of Dhiyamigili Dynasty in 2011.
Early life
Habeeba Hussain Habeeb was born on 9 September 1930, in Malé, the granddaughter of the then-reigning monarch of the Maldives, Muhammad Shamsuddeen III. Her mother was princess Shameema Shamsuddeen, the then second-in line to the Maldivian throne, and her husband, Hussain Habeeb.
Habeeba pursued her education at Usmaniyya High School in Hyderabad, India, where she studied in the Urdu medium. She later continued her studies in the English medium in Sri Lanka.
Career
In 1955, Habeeb began her teaching career as a history teacher at Majeediyya School and Aminiya School, marking the start of her engagement with the subject. On 12 December 1978, Habeeb joined as the first librarian at the National Library of Maldives—she was the head of the library from 1981 until she resigned from the post in 2018. As head, she was the longest serving head of the library. Habeeb was also one of the two founding members of the Maldives Library Association in 1981 and was the president of the association from its founding to 2006.
Habeeb began her writing career in 1954 with contributions to Munnaaru News. Over the years, she has written articles for various publications, including Viyafaari Miadhu, Adhabee Shu’ooru, Jinsu’latheef, Huvandhuma, Moonlight, Amaazu, and Hiyala. After 1980, she was also been a regular contributor to Faiy’thoora magazine.
Habeeb's historical works include a biography of Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu, titled "Muhammad Thakurufaanu the Great," and "Dhivehi Thaareekhah Avas Kalhi’eh." She also translated the books "Islamic History 1" and "Islamic History 2." Additionally, she is widely recognized for her contributions to the preservation and study of folklore.
Death
On 21 November 2022, at age 92, Habeeb died of old age at ADK Hospital. Following her death, president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, vice president Faisal Naseem, and former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom sent condolences.
References
- "އަންނަބީލާ ޙަބީބާ ޙުސައިން ޙަބީބު - މިނިވަން 25 ގެ ޢާންމު ޚިދުމަތުގެ އިނާމު - 1990" [Independent 25th Public Service Award - 1990]. The President's Office (in Divehi). Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- "އަންނަބީލާ ޙަބީބާ ޙުސައިން ހަބީބު - ޢާންމުޚިދުމަތުގެ އިނާމު - ހިތްވަރު - 1981 - The President's Office" [Public Service Award - Courage - 1981]. The President's Office (in Divehi). Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- "ޢާންމުޚިދުމަތުގެ އިނާމު - ޝަރަފު - 2007" [Public Service Award - Honors - 2007]. The President's Office (in Divehi). Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- "ދިވެހި ދައުލަތުގެ ޢިއްޒަތް - 2011" [Dhvehi State Honors - 2011]. The President's Office (in Divehi). Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- Zalif, Zunana (21 November 2022). "Renowned writer, Habeeba Hussain Habeeb dies at 92". Rajje. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- Habeeb, 2001
- "Habeeba Hussain: long term server of Dhivehi Language passed away". Sun Siyam Media. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- Mohamed, Naizak (28 November 2022). "Book of condolences opened in memory of the late Habeeba Hussain". Sun Siyam Media. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- "In Memorium: Habeeba Hussain Habeeb, 92". Maldives Library Association. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "The President sends condolences to the family of the late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb". The President's Office. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- "The President signs book of condolences for the late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb". The President's Office. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- Male, K. (1 December 2022). "VP signs book of condolences opened in memory of late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb". raajje.mv. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- "Maumoon signs book of condolences for late Habeeba Hussain Habeeb". Sun Siyam Media. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.