First Lady inaugurates Dhon Bandaarain memorial exhibit

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has inaugurated the ‘Dhon Bandaarain Handh’aanee Mauraz’, a special exhibition to commemorate Huravee Day in the Maldives.

The exhibit honors the first sultan in the Huraa dynasty, Sultan al-Ghazi al-Hassan Izzudddin, better known as Dhon Bandaarain, who freed the Maldives from South Indian invaders.

Organized by the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage in collaboration with the National Center for Cultural Heritage, the exhibition will be held from December 17–21, at the National Museum.

This exhibition includes relics belonging to Dhon Bandaarain, and some armor used in the past. Some of the artefacts belonging to Dhon Bandaarain include the turban he wore, the lance he used, and the coins he minted during his reign.

Following the exhibition's opening on Thursday, the First Lady took a tour and observed the artefacts on display. She viewed the museum's other collections and inquired about them as well.

The exhibition is part of Huravee Day celebrations this year – a public holiday that pays tribute to the national hero.