| Majeediyya School މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް |
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| Nihil Labore Difficile
Nihil Labore Difficile (Nothing is Impossible with Hardwork)
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| Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives | |
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| School type | Secondary (Boys) |
| Founded | April 19 1927 |
| Principal | Mr. Abdulla Ismail |
| Houses | 4 |
| School Colour(s) | Green Red |
| Website | Majeediyya School Website |
Majeediyya School (Dhivehi: މަޖީދިއްޔާ ސުކޫލް ) is the first Maldivian government school, located in Malé, Maldives. It is a single gender school that teaches male students to the secondary level of education. English medium is followed in teaching with the exception of Dhivehi and Islam.
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Majeediyya school was founded in April 1927, by Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen III under the name Madharusathul Salahiyya with 69 students. The school name was changed to Madhrasathul Saniyyathul Hukoomathul Mahaldheebiyya (commonly referred to as Madhrasathul Saniyya) in June 1928. The first principal of the school was Sheik Husain Salaahuddin. Mohamed Ameen Didi was Principal from 1946 to 1953 and it was during this time that the school was renamed "Madhrasathul Majeediyya".
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Colour |
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| Huravee | Gold |
| Shaheedh Ali | Blue |
| Sikandharee | Purple |
| Ghazee | Grey |
On 1 July 1965, the first Bandmaster of Majeediyya School, Lieutenant A.A.Samidon, began music theory class for 27 students. He founded the Marching Band of Majeediyya School. On 27 February 1966, the first set of band instruments arrived in Majeediyya.
In 1979 the band became a fully functional brass band, staging several nationwide functions. Woodwind instruments were introduced in 1997. Today, Majeediyya Band performs at various school and national events.