The island has a mosque built by Sultan Ibrahim Muhirudheen in 1701 using brain corals.

Through restorations, its origin is maintained as the mosque is the only remaining archaeological evidence in Ihavandhoo island.

[2] One of the major environmental problems faced by Ihavandhoo islanders has been soil erosion.

Ihavandhoo also accounts for the country's export of tuna (chilled and frozen) and dried fish.

[4] Initially, the school was named "Ihavandhoo Madharusaa", when it was owned by the local people.