The family of Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th and current

president of the Maldives The president of the Republic of Maldives () is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Maldives and the commander-in-chief of the Maldives National Defence Force. The current president is Mohamed Muizzu, who was elect ...

is a Maldivian descended family. They are active in law, education, activism and politics. The immediate family of

Mohamed Muizzu Mohamed Muizzu (born 15 June 1978) is a Maldivian politician and engineer who has been serving as the 8th president of the Maldives and leader of the People's National Congress (Maldives), People's National Congress since 2023. He previously ...

is the current first family of the Maldives since his

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on November 17, 2023.

was the longest serving housing minister in the Maldivian history. He was the Mayor of Malé until his resignation following his inauguration as the president of the

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Immediate family

Sajidha Mohamed

Sajidha Mohamed (; born August 6, 1978) commonly known as Saaji, is a Maldivian Civil Servant and the current

first lady of the Maldives First Lady of the Maldives () is the title attributed to the wife of the President of the Maldives, president of the Maldives. The title of First Lady is utilized by the government and official publications. The country's current first lady is Sa ...

since 2023. She is the wife of president Mohamed Muizzu. Sajidha Mohamed is a graduate of

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and a university in

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. she got a

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in Leeds University and a

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in Bangalore in 2003. Sajidha actively campaigned for her husband's presidential election in 2023. During the campaign, Sajidha delivered many speeches to introduce her husband for the Nation. As the

, Sajidha delivered a video message at the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly on February 12, 2024.

Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu

Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu (; born 2004) is the eldest and the only daughter of

and Sajidha Mohamed.

Umair Mohamed Muizzu

Umair Mohamed Muizzu (; born 2007) is one of the three children (the older of two sons) of president Mohamed Muizzu and his wife Sajidha Mohamed. Umair is the eldest son of his parents.

Zaid Mohamed Muizzu

Zaid Mohamed Muizzu (; born 2016) is the youngest child (and the younger of two sons) of president

and his wife, Sajidha Mohamed. Zaid, aged seven and his elder siblings Yasmine, aged 19 and Umair, aged 14 were present attending their father's inauguration in 2023.

Maternal and paternal relations

Hussain Abdul Rahman

Hussain Abdul Rahman ( – 28 September 2015) was a judge and scholar of religion in the Maldives. He is the Father of Mohamed Muizzu. Abdul Rahman was born in Vashafaru in 1944. He was presented the National Award of Honour in 2013 for "contribution in the area of religious awareness and religious education." Abdul Rahman died in Mecca on 29 September 2015.

Husna Adam

Husna Adam Ismail Manik is the mother of

. She campaigned for her son's Presidential Election in 2023.

Other Relations

Fathimath Saudha

Fathimath Saudha Fathimath Saudha () is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the member of parliament for Nilandhoo constituency since 2024. Early life and education Saudha was born in Maafannu, Malé. She is the younger sister of president Moha ...

is the younger sister of President Mohamed Muizzu. she is the younger child of Husna Adam. Saudha is the daughter of Adam Abdul Rahman,

Muizzu Mohamed Muizzu (born 15 June 1978) is a Maldivian politician and engineer who has been serving as the 8th president of the Maldives and leader of the People's National Congress since 2023. He previously served as housing minister from 2012 ...

's stepfather. Saudha is a People's National Congress Member of Parliament for the Nilandhoo constituency.

Sajidha Mohamed's parents

Sajidha Mohamed's Father, Sheikh Mohamed Ibrahim was a scholar of religion in the Maldives. Sajidha's Mother is Habeeba Ali.

Brother of Sajidha Mohamed

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed, the brother of Sajidha Mohamed, is the brother-in-law of President Mohamed Muizzu. He serves as the President of Jamiyyath Salaf, a prominent religious organization in the Maldives known for its influence in Islamic affairs.

Controversies

Allegations Related to Maid's Death

In December 2023, Dr. Muizzu's family faced public scrutiny following the tragic suicide of a domestic worker employed by them. Reports emerged speculating possible mistreatment. Dr. Muizzu's spouse, however, issued a public statement denying all allegations of mistreatment and clarified that the matter was under official investigation at the time. She emphasized the family’s cooperation with authorities to ensure transparency in the inquiry. The incident drew media attention, sparking debates about the treatment of domestic workers in the Maldives and leading to broader discussions on labor rights and protections.

Allegations about vape ban due to Umair

In March 2025, Mariyam Zubair, also known as Mandhy, alleged at an opposition

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(MDP) rally that Umair being caught vaping was the reason that vaping was banned in the country. Soon after at a press conference, his mother, Saajidha Mohamed denied the allegations and along with the family's lawyer, Aishath Azima Shakoor announced their intention to file a civil lawsuit against MDP, Mariyam Zubair, and

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References

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