“Ibrahim Rasheed’s passing was an irrevocable loss to the country” - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

State Dignitary, Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzudin, (late) Ibrahim Rasheed passed away on January 31, 2021. He passed away peacefully at his home, at the age of 92. His loss was of significance sadness to the nation, as his efforts to ensure the country’s political and economic sovereignty at a turbulent time in Maldives’ history remain in act even today.  

On a ceremony held at the Ministry of Health on Monday night, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has signed his condolences to (late) Ibrahim Rasheed in the Ministry of Health’s Book of Condolences honouring the notable. In his condolence message, the President had stated that Ibrahim Rasheed’s services to the nation were invaluable and that his passing was an irrevocable loss, especially to the political arena of Maldives. 

The President also noted that Ibrahim Rasheed had been a close, personal friend to him. His dutiful and selfless nature as a serviceman is of exemplary standards and he will be deemed as an iconic figure to look up to for the future generations. The President offered his prayers that Allah (SWT) grant eternal Jannat for his soul. 

Other signatories in the book from the ceremony include Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed, honorable ministers and other high-level dignitaries of the government.  

State Dignatory, (late) Ibrahim Rasheed served the Government for more than 65 years, in different capacities and positions, starting from his first placement as a Secretary at the Bodu Store in November 24, 1942. The most notable service of his was as the Secretary to Former President Sumuvvul Ameer Mohamed Ameen during his reign as the President of the first Republic, and climbed several ranks during his service to the nation. He was also a key figure working alongside then Prime Minister, Sumuvvul Ameer Ibrahim Nasir, in securing the agreement allowing the Maldives complete political independence from the British empire. 
 
Photos: Ministry of Health