Kadhavada

Oral traditions record that after the respected Islamic scholar Kalhufandiyaaru Kaleygefaanu relocated from Malé to GDh. Vaadhoo, he dedicated much of his life to instructing and advising the island’s residents. He regularly convened meetings at a specific location known as Kadhavada to discuss religious and community matters. According to local elders, the name Kadhavada originates from a prominent landmark tree or distinct geographical feature that originally marked the gathering site.