Mohamed Jameel Didi

Sheikh Mohamed Jameel Didi (; 1 May 1915 – 15 March 1989), popularly known as Jameel Didi, was a Maldivian politician and poet who was famous for his writings and speeches. He served as the minister of justice from 1953 to 1956, where he served as the Attorney General until his resignation in September 1956.

Early life and education He was born on 1 May 1915 to Abdullah Kamaaludhin the Attorney General and Fenfoa'ganduvaru Aminaa Didi. At first, he studied at the Majeedhiyya School and later went abroad to Egypt and studied at Al-Azhar University.

Jameel had five children. Fathulla Jameel, Fathimath Jameel, Abdulla Jameel, Aminath Jameel, and Jadhulla Jameel. Didi resigned as Attorney General amid a dispute between him and then–president Ibrahim Nasir.

Many of Jameel's children and grandchildren were and are renowned politicians in the governments of Presidents Maumoon and Nasheed. Notable examples include Fathulla Jameel and Fathimath Jameel.

In 1979, Didi received the Public Service Award for his contributions in writing Maldivian Islamic books, contributions to the Maldivian language, and his contributions to Dhivehi poetry.

Death and impact Sheikh Jameel Didi died on 15 March 1989, at the age of 73.

Mohamed Jameel was one of the foremost Maldivian learned men. He translated religious books and foreign tales or fables, adapting them to the island context, making a contribution to Maldivian folklore.