Fathimath Ibrahim (Dhivehi: ފާޠިމަތު އިބްރާހީމް; born 9 September 1960) served as the first lady of the Maldives from 2013 to 2018 as the wife of Abdulla Yameen, the 6th president of the Maldives. She was the first person wearing a hijab, to become first lady in the Maldivian history.

Fathimath Ibrahim
Ibrahim in 2017
6th First Lady of the Maldives
In role
17 November 2013 – 17 November 2018
PresidentAbdulla Yameen
Preceded byIlham Hussain
Succeeded byFazna Ahmed
Personal details
Born (1960-09-09) 9 September 1960 (age 64)
Malé, Maldive Islands
Spouse
(m. 1985)
Children3

Early life

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Fathimath Ibrahim was born on 9 September 1960.[1] She was the daughter of Aishath Moosa (1936–2016).[2] On 25 February 1985, Ibrahim married Abdulla Yameen; they have three children, daughter Ghaadhaa and son Zain.[3][4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Shaahunaz, Fathimath (September 14, 2017). "First lady's birthday feast on pins and needles". The Edition. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  2. ^ Rehan, Mohamed (August 20, 2018). "Mosque opens in Hulhumale' in memory of First Lady's mother". Avas Online. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  3. ^ "President Yameen becomes grandfather for the first time". Miadhu Daily. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "Yameen alleges PNC attempted to have his wife and son arrested". Sun Online. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom". The President's Office.