Yusuf Tabrizi

Yusuf Tabrizi
Born Tabriz, Iran
Died Malé, Maldives
Religion Islam

Yusuf Tabrizi (Arabic/Persian/Urdu: یوسف تبریزی) was an Iranian who is said to have converted Maldives to Islam. He was born in Tabriz, Iran in 12th century AD. He died in Malé, Maldives and is buried in Medhu Ziyaaraiy.

Early life and background

He was born in Tabriz, Iran.

A Plaque in Juma Mosque, Male’, Maldives, on which Yusuf Tabrizi's name is written.

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