Maldivian literature

The first evidence of Maldivian literature is known as Lōmāfānu from the 12th century. Lōmāfānu is in the oldest known written form of Maldivian.

Starting of modern era

Husain Salaahuddheen wrote Siyarathunnabaviyyaa. Addu Bandeyri Hasan Manikufaan wrote Dhiyoage Raivaru. Other poets include Assayyidhu Bodufenvalhugey Seedhee.

Maldivian authors

H. Salahuddin
Bodufenvalhuge Sidi
Saikuraa Ibrahim Naeem
Ibrahim Shihab
Mohamed Amin Didi