| Ameena Mohamed Amin | |
|---|---|
| އަމީނާ މުޙައްމަދު އަމީން | |
 Amin in August 2018 | |
| President's Member of the People's Majlis | |
| In office 23 February 1980 – 15 January 1989 | |
| President | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom |
| Speaker | Ahmed Shathir Ibrahim Shihab Abdulla Hameed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1935 Athireege, Malé, Maldives |
| Died | 6 May 2020 Malé, Maldives |
| Spouse | Abdul Majeed Mahir (divorced) |
| Relations | Hussain Salahuddin (grandfather) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parents |
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Ameena Mohamed Amin (Dhivehi: އަމީނާ މުޙައްމަދު އަމީން; 1935 – 7 May 2020) was a Maldivian parliamentarian who is the daughter of former president, Mohamed Amin Didi, and former poet, Fathimath Saeed.
Early life
Ameena Mohamed Amin was born in 1935 to Mohamed Amin Didi, the 1st president of the Maldives and Fathimath Saeed, a poet.
Career
Amin started her career as deputy principal of Madhrasathul Saniyya (now Aminiya School) from 1955 to 1957. She later became the secretary of Health Ministry from 1961 until 1968, where she was appointed as secretary to the prime minister as well as secretary of prime minister’s Office. She was appointed as an appointed member to the parliament by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom from 1980-1985. She also served as director of social affairs at the president office, director of social affairs of Ministry of Home Affairs and Social Services, and director of social services of Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Death
Amin died on 7 May 2020 from long term illness. Her death was met with condolences from many Maldivian politicians and presidents. Notables being Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Abdulla Shahid, and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
Personal life
Amin married Abdul Majeed Mahir and had two children with him. Ameen Faisal and Farahanaz Faisal. She had other children, including Ibrahim Faisal and Suweykar Abdul Hameed.
References
- ^ "President conveys condolences to the family of late Ameena Mohamed Ameen". The President's Office. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Mahthoom, Hussain (6 May 2020). "އައްނަބީލާ އަމީނާ މުޙައްމަދު އަމީންގެ ޢާއިލާއަށް ރައީސް ތަޢުޒިޔާ ފޮނުއްވައިފި". Raajje TV (in Divehi). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- Shahid, Abdulla (6 May 2020). "Deepest condolences to Amb @DrFarahFaizal & family on the passing of her beloved mother Ameena Mohamed Ameen. She was among the first generation of Maldivian women in public service & had inspired generations of women to fight for their rightful place. May Allah grant her Jannah!" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- Gayoom, Maumoon (6 May 2020). "Saddened by passing of Annabeela Ameena Mohamed Amin, daughter of our first President HE Ameer Mohamed Amin Didi. In addition to her service during her illustrious father's time, she served with distinction in People's Majlis as well as the social sector in my administration" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- Ali, Ifraz (7 May 2020). "ފޮޓޯ އިން: އަމީނާ މުހައްމަދު އަމީން" [Photos: Ameena Mohamed Amin]. Dho?! (in Divehi). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- "Abdul Majeed Mahir dies aged 96". Sun. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- "Death of Last Surviving Child of Amin Didi". Coral Glass. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2024.