First Lady Launches New Edition of Late Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu’s Cook Book

‘Zeenaaru’, a cookbook originally written and published by Late Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu, was dedicated to her two beautiful daughters, Lubna and Leena. She also included her loving students in the dedication. 

Last Wednesday, First Lady of the Maldives, Fazna Ahmed had the pleasure of launching the second version of the cook book, enhanced with new recipes by Leena. The First Lady was approached by Leena with the request to launch the book on late March, however, unfortunate circumstances unfolded in the meantime and the release has come at a time when the family of Late Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu is grieving her passing.  

In her message on the book, the First Lady fondly spoke about memories recollected from her experience with ‘Naila Miss’. She described Late Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu as an advocator of equality and eradicating discrimination. Throwing light on the many humble ways of disciplining her students and preparing them holistically for adulthood, First Lady lauded Late Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu’s mannerism and selfless deeds.  

Zeenaaru covers a comprehensive range of traditional Maldivian recipes, alongside recipes of some international dishes. The First Lady expressed her high hopes that the cookbook would be helpful in bringing back authentic tastes of Maldives to your kitchens.