A DROP OF HISTORY
Nolhivaranfaru
Is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll in the North of Maldives.
Hussein Gadhahamaadhi Manikfan of Nolhivaranfaru is said to have aided Muleegey Don Hassan Maniku in the fight against the Portuguese; they succeeded on 7 April 1753 and reclaimed the monarchy back to Maldivian rule. Historical sites still remain on the island:
– the tomb of Edhuru Kaleyfaanu who had a central role in the fight against the Portuguese invaders on 1753
– the resting place of the men who introduced toddy tapping to the Maldives which became the backbone of local livelihood and one of the symbols of Maldivian traditions passed on from father to son
– the small ancient coral stone mosque built before year 1111, the Hukuru Miskiy built from coral stone and known to have archaeological remains of the 1400 years long Buddhist period
