Lhaimagu


Lhaimagu is one of the inhabited islands of the Shaviyani Atoll administrative division and geographically part of the Miladhummadulhu Atoll in the Maldives.

History

Lhaimagu is well known among the Maldivian for Lhaimagu Faqeeraa, who is a mystic supposed to be from Lhaimagu. He is most famously mentioned in the folklore of Dhonhiyala aaie Alifulhu.
Another legendary figure is Hadheebee Kamanaa to whom is dedicated Hadheebee Magu and Hadheebee mosque in Male'.

Geography

The island is north of the country's capital, Malé.
The island is considered a medium-sized island by Maldive standards, measuring by.

Transport

A dhoni ride from the capital Male' could take approximately 10 hours, while a speedboat would take about 3 hours to reach the island.