(Haa Alifu Atoll)

North Thiladhunmathi, the Southern most atoll in the archipelago of the Maldives lying amidst the Indian Ocean is a remarkable atoll in many ways. The administrative division of the atoll in its respective manner into South Thiladhunmathi and North Thiladhunmathi atolls in 1958 did not wipe the historical realities shared by Thiladhunmathi as one atoll.

The great Mohamed Thakurufaanu, one of the most prominent National Heroes ever in the History of the Maldives was a descendent of this atoll. The famous fifteen-year Portuguese rule in the Maldives was ultimately brought to an end by the brave efforts of Mohamed Thakurufaanu and his companions.

One of the historical places where this great national hero once lived is still found in Utheemu. The historical famed ship of “Kalhuoh Funmi” used during his struggle, which started in 1567 AD, is now in Baarah.