Vaikaradhoo (Dhivehi: ވައިކަރަދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division of the Maldives. History Maamiskiyy Tharaagandu, located close to Virares office, is believed to be the second oldest mosque used as both cemetery and mosque. Present archaeological evidence predicts that it was built between the 15th and 17th centuries, and it was built in the center of their village allowing the villagers to access the mosque with ease. In addition, the place had coconut trees, bread and fruit trees which were grown domestically. The ruins of a hawaitta (archeological mounds) known locally as the Jaadi Valhulithan stand on the western periphery of the island. The larger of the two mounds measures 55 by 75 feet. The apparent remains of a mosque created by early inhabitants of Vaikaradhoo are found on the nearby uninhabited island of Vaikaramuraidhoo. A cemetery and a well are found in close proximity to the site. Contains a rock called gumbaru bodu gaa meaning membaru bodu gaa, on which people used it as a standing place when they gave huthubaa on fridays. It has wonderful stone carvings carved in arab. the rock is located in the west forest near the west farming area. Geography The island is north of the country's capital, Malé. Geographically, it is part of Thiladhunmathi in the north of the Maldives. It is a medium-sized agricultural community by Maldivian standards. Vaikaradhoo was one of the islands severely damaged by the great cyclone of 1821 that hit the northern atolls of the Maldives. Demography Governance Vaikaradhoo MDP Candidate won a majority in Secretariat of The Vaikaradhoo Council 2017. The candidates were Abdulla Wafir, Ahmed Naseem, Ibrahim Mohamed. In 2011, the local council election was won by candidates of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party, including Abdullah Nishan, Ahmed Waheed (President), Abdullah Shareef (Vice President), Ali Amir and Adam Shahid. Education After World War II, the island became notable for a high literacy rate and awareness of general knowledge. Schools were built to teach Quran, essential religious concepts, and Arabic. Most of the teachers were local people familiar with the Arabic language. In 1984, with the help of Japanese grants to Maldives, five schools were built with administrative offices and lodging. Students were admitted to grade one who were 6 and half to 7 years old. Students above 7 years old were admitted into "special classes". At the time, there was