In this Maldivian name, the surname is Sodiq.
| Abdulla SodiqNIIV | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Portrait, 2019 | |
| Born | Abdulla Sodiq (1935-01-11) 11 January 1935 (age 89) Muli, Meemu Atoll Maldives |
| Education | Madhrasathul Saniyya |
| Occupation | Litterateur |
| Years active | 1952−present |
| Title | Nishaan Izzuddin Izzathuge Veriyaa |
| Spouse | Mariyam Muneera |
| Awards | List |
Abdulla Sodiq, NIIV (Dhivehi: އަބްދުﷲ ސޯދިގު; born 11 January 1935) commonly known as Soadhube (Dhivehi: ސޯދުބެ) is a Maldivian litterateur.
Career
In 1944, Sodiq Migrated to Malé to have Education.
He started his career in the Government on 29th May 1952 as a clerk at the printing press. In addition to his immense contributions in the fields of literature and linguistics, He is also an outstanding litterateur; his numerous written works include stories and Urdu to Dhivehi translations.
Sodiq has been in the service of the Government for the past 55 years and continues his contributions as a Consultant at the Dhivehi Bahuge Academy. His work in the fields of literature, linguistics and education is astounding.
Sodiq served the longest at the then Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research- where he has been in service of for the past 30 years. He has also published numerous literacy works on the usage guidelines of the Dhivehi, and is noted for his contributions in the field of historical research, teaching and tutoring.
In 2019, he was appointed as an advisors to the then Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
COVID-19
In May 2021, Sodiq was tested positive to COVID-19 and was hospitalized in Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
Awards and recognitions
Sodiq received the National Award of Recognition in the field of public service in 1980 and 1983, the National Award of Recognition in the field of poetry in 1992, the National Award of Honor in the field of literature in 1998, the Minivan 25 Award in the field of public service, Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 and the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin in 2019.
| Decoration | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | National Award |  Maldives
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1980 |
| — | National Award | Maldives
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1983 |
| — | Minivan 25 Award | Maldives
|
1990 |
| — | National Award | Maldives
|
1992 |
| — | National Award | Maldives
|
1998 |
| — | Lifetime Achievement Award | Maldives
|
2018 |
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Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin NIIV |
Maldives
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2019 |
References
- "Soadhbe, Abdulla Sodiq". Feydhoo Roots. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Naseem, Mohamed (29 October 2019). "ސޯދުބެ އާއި އަހުމަދު އާދަމަށް ނިޝާން އިއްޒުއްދީންގެ ލަގަބް އަރުވައިފި" [Soadhbe and Ahmed Adam conferred the title of Nishan Izzuddin]. Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "President confers Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin to two honourees". The President's Office. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- "President confers Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin to Abdulla Sodiq & Bandos Maldives former manager Ahmed Adam". Travel Trade Maldives. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- "President confers Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin to two honourees". Corporate Maldives. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ "Soadhube positive for COVID-19, hospitalized". Sun. 16 May 2021. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- "Soadhube expresses gratitude after IGMH hosts son's wedding". Sun. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- Ibrahim, Nafaahath (29 November 2019). "President Solih appoints advisors to Heritage Ministry". The Edition. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- Rasheed, Lujine (12 December 2018). "Abdullah Sadiq 'Soadhube' wins journalism's Lifetime Achievement Award". The Edition. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- Adam, Mariyam Afaaf (29 October 2019). "Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin presented to Abdulla Sodiq". Raajje TV. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- "President confers Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin". PSM News. Public Service Media. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.