Dhivehi literature

Dhivehi literature

The first evidence of Dhivehi literature is known as Lōmāfānu (copper-plate grants) from the 12th century. Lōmāfānu is in the oldest known written form of Mahal.

Starting of modern era

Husain Salaahuddheen wrote Siyarathunnabaviyyaa which is the most famous religious literature in modern days. The poet Addu Bandeyri Hasan Manikufaan ranks as the most important major littérateur in the Mahal language.Addu Bandeyri Hasan Manikufaan wrote Dhiyoage Raivaru.

Other prominent poets include Edhuru Umaru Maafaiy Kaleygefaanu, Mohamed Amin, and Assayyidhu Bodufenvalhugey Seedhee (Bodufenvalhuge Sidi).

Mahal authors

  • H. Salahuddin
  • Bodufenvalhuge Sidi ‎
  • Saikuraa Ibrahim Naeem
  • Maulavi M.I. Umari
  • U. Easa
  • A. Sadiq
  • H.H. Habeeb
  • F. Nahula
  • A. Husain
  • A. Faiza
  • Ali Musthafa
  • Ibrahim Shihab
  • Mohamed Amin Didi
v · Mahal language

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