Poet’s Day ’22 to be dedicated to Utheemu Adambe

Dhivehi Language Academy (Dhivehi Bahuge Academy) had announced their decision to dedicate this year’s National Poet’s Day to Utheemu Adam Abdul Rahman (Utheemu Adambe).

Dhivehi Language Academy allocates National Poet’s Day and National History Day to individuals who have served in the field.

The slogan for this year’s National Poet’s Day is Utheemu Adambe’s spiritful song ‘Fenilumun Dhivehi Dhidha Vihuraalaa’.

Utheemu Adambe who this year’s National Poet’s Day is dedicated for, was bestowed National Award Recognition in the field of poetry in 2004. For his services in the field, he was also bestowed the National Award of Honour in the field of poetry in 2016.

In addition to this, he also served as a civil servant for over 42 years. In this regard, he served as the Atoll Chief of Haa Alifu Atoll for over 11 years. He also serves as the Island Chief of HA. Utheemu, Manager of Boduthakurufaanu Memorial Centre and as the principal of different education institutes in atolls.