Kendhoo

Kendhoo is an island of cultural & historical significance as it is said that the island was visited by the Arabian scholar, Abdul Barakaath Yoosuf al Barbary, also known as Thabreyzgefaanu, who is believed to have been responsible for introducing Islam to the Maldives in 1153. The place where he stood to offer the prayers was marked by building a house which is now more than 800 years old.