Muhammad Jameel Didi

He was born on 1 May 1915 to Abdullah Kamaaludhin the Attorney General and Fenfoa'gan'duvaru Aminaa Didi.

The Maldivian national anthem, Gaumii salaam, uses lyrics written by Jameel Didi in 1948 and until 1972 was sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne which he heard on his uncle's alarm clock.

[2] Many of Jameel's children and grandchildren were and are renowned politicians in the governments of Presidents Maumoon and Nasheed.

After his death, the honour of Usthazul Jeel (the teacher of the generation) was bestowed upon him by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

He translated religious books and foreign tales or fables, adapting them to the island context, making a contribution to Maldivian folklore.