It is inscribed on the door posts of the main Hukuru Miskiy (Friday mosque) of the island.

The dates 1008AH (1599AD) and 1020AH (1611AD) are written on either sides of the door as the dates for the building and the renewal of the roof during the reigns of Ibrahim Kalaafaan (Sultan Ibrahim III) and Hussain Faamuladeyri Kilege (Sultan Hussain II) respectively.

The island is 258.78 km (161 mi; 140 nmi) north of the country's capital, Malé.

The total land area of the island is 0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi) and surrounded by deep lagoons on the northern and southern end of the island, where boats can be anchored.

The main occupation of the people of Kanditheemu is fishing.