Mohamed Noordeen's wife Fathimath Nasira passes away

The wife of Prince Mohamed Noordeen, Fathimath Nasira has passed away last night.

Fathimath Nasira from M. Thaangeedhoshuge died last night after a long-term illness at the age of 87. Her funeral prayers were held after the Fajr prayers today. 

Nasira was the sister of Mohamed Umaru Manik (M.U Manik) who is a well-known businessman and the owner of Universal Enterprises. She was the wife of Prince Mohamed Noordeen, son of King Al-Sultan Hassan Noordeen.

Prince Noordeen is a long-serving public servant and was awarded the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin in 2011. The prince, currently aged 89, has also been seeking treatment at Dharumavantha Hospital.

Nasira's first marriage was to Abdul Majeed Mahir. One of her children from this marriage includes Ahmed Mahir Didi, Ambassador-at-large to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a director at Universal Enterprises.

Some of Nasira's children with her second husband, Prince Noordeen, include businessman Ismail Noordeen, Bank of Maldives' Deputy CEO Aishath Noordeen, and President of the Chefs Guild of Maldives Mariyam Noordeen.