Ahmed Salih Ali Didi, who made significant contributions to the state, particularly in the advancement of Addu City, has passed away at the age of 92.

Ahmed Saeed, a council member from Addu, informed Sun that Ali Didi passed away at the Addu Equatorial Hospital on Saturday morning.

Saeed mentioned that he has been unwell for a while.

Saeed mentioned that numerous children of Ali Didi live outside of Addu, so the funeral prayer has been postponed until after Isha, giving them a chance to come back to the city for the funeral.

The funeral prayer will take place at Masjid al-Thaqwa in Hithadhoo, which is also referred to as Hussain Moosa Mosque. The deceased's face will be available for viewing from 02:00 pm to 06:30 pm.

Ali Didi dedicated 45 years of service to the state, beginning in 1965 and culminating in his retirement in 2009.

At this time, he held the position of island chief of Hithadhoo, atoll chief of Addu, and served as the parliamentary representative for the atoll.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, along with various former leaders and other high-ranking government officials, have expressed their condolences and emphasized his significant contributions, particularly to the advancement and growth of Addu.