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Author: Thaathu Waheed

Hello, I am Thaathu Waheed. Since mid-teens, I have worked as a Radio Jockey, Radio Presenter and Producer at renowned radio stations in the Maldives. Recently, I have decided to start something of my own as sound broadcasting is something I am really passionate about. Thaathu Podcasts is my first project as an independent sound broadcaster. Thaathu Podcast basically is me and my friends from different fields talking / ranting about what we are most passionate about
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Tales Beyond the Sunny Side - Episode 20: A Crown & A Cross
Episode 20
Thursday, 5 February, 2026

In this episode, I present my research on the story of Dom Manoel (Hasan IX) the king who renounced Islam and converted to ChristianityMaldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.Ahmed Nijah (2014). Gaumah Gadhaaruvee Meehunge Therein Nuvavana Hassan Rasgefaanu. Retrieved from: https://mikalnews.com/report/22/?page=0Ajay Kamalakaran (2021). When Maldives was ruled by Catholic kings living all the way in Goa. Retrieved from: https://scroll.in/magazine/1007554/when-maldives-was-ruled-by-catholic-kings-living-all-the-way-in-goa