Arabiyya School
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Al Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya, more commonly known as Arabiyya School, is the first Arabic Islamic school in the Maldives, educating students from primary to upper secondary grades. The school was inaugurated on 8 February 1987 by former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The school has moved into several buildings since then. First, the school was moved to a new building in 2013[1] and then in 2021, it was moved to the old foreign ministry building.[2] Again, in 2023, Arabiyya school was relocated to the old Dharumavantha School building.
| Al Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya (Arabiyya School) | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Medhuziyaaraiy Magu , 20078 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Islam |
| Established | 8 February 1987 |
| Principal | Mohamed Shujau Abdul Raheem |
| Grades | 1-12 |
| Website | https://arabiyya.edu.mv |
The current school song was introduced in 2016, with lyrics authored by poet Abdulla Afeef. [3]
Education[edit]
There are three steps or groups of grades. Ibthidhaaee is similar to primary and middle school and includes grades one to six. Iudhaadhee is similar to secondary school, starting at grade seven and ending at grade nine. The group of students in grades ten to twelve belong to Saanavee, which is similar to higher secondary school. In grade ten, students choose a stream of study. They can pursue the science stream (Ilmee) or the arts stream (Adhabee).[4]
Zamzam Faarish[edit]
Zamzam Farish, a former Arabiyya School teacher was accused of making inappropriate comments to female students, attempting to build non-consensual relationships and harassing students.[5][6] He has also denied the allegations made against him. Investigations are ongoing. [7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "President visits Arabiyya School". Maldives Times. January 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
- ^ "Arabiyya students to be shifted to old Foreign Ministry building". avas.mv. Archived from the original on 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ Rasheed, Zaheena (January 13, 2016). "Schools open for new academic year". Maldives Independent. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ "Al Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya – Website for Al Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya" (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (1 December 2023). "Police investigating allegations against 'Zamzam' Farish of sexual harassment of students". The Edition. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (1 December 2023). "Police begin investigating sexual harassment charges against 'Zamzam Farish'". The Edition. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (1 December 2023). "Farish denies sexual harassment allegations, claims being framed". The Edition. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Mohamed, Naizak (1 December 2023). "Zamzam Farish denies sexual misconduct, claims he is being framed". Sun. Retrieved 3 December 2023.