D or even a harp. The island is the northeasternmost island of Addu City, making it the closest island to Fuvahmulah, which is located about 40 km to the northeast. The closest inhabited islands to the island, Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Mardhoo-Feydhoo and Feydhoo (mainland Addu City) are located no more than 15 kilometers away, about 20 minutes by speedboat. History The original settlers were Dhivehi people of Aryan origin. An Arab traveller named Yoosuf Naib introduced Islam to the island many years before the rest of the Maldives converted to Islam, and built the country's first mosque. The island has since been known as a centre of learning and Islamic religious education. The 900 year old Kōgaṇṇu Cemetery in Meedhoo is the oldest cemetery in the Maldives. The largest tombstone in the country is also found in this cemetery. It is believed that this tombstone dates back to the 18th century and belongs to a royal of the Maldives. Education Schools within Hulhumeedhoo include Asriyya Preschool, Shareefee Preschool, Nasriyya Preschool and Seenu Atoll School. Seenu Atoll School is the only secondary school in the island. Landmarks Hulhumeedhoo, being one of the oldest populated islands in the Maldives, is also home to remnants of the Second World War and even centuries-old ancient relics. Most of the ancient artifacts are found at Kogannu Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in the country, which is home to many mosques and tombs of antiquity. The island is home to World War II era remnants like coastal defense artillery and fortifications (Dhé Badi Dheythere), built on the island's eastern coast by the British based at RAF Gan as defense against Axis powers. Beaches Some notable beaches of the island include, Eedhigamool beach, Kogannu beach, Kalhibih, Bomaa Fannu, Veyraando and Héra Burikédéthan (Ismehelaa Hera). To the south of the island is Canareef Island Resort, formerly Herathera, which was a part of southern Hulhumeedhoo that was dredged and separated to build a resort. To the north is a similar island, Ismehelaa Hera, also separated from Hulhumeedhoo to build a resort. This resort, named South Palm Maldives, is currently under construction. Medhebandharo Medhebandharo (މެދެބަނދަރޮ), also synonymously known as Fasgando (ފަސްގަނޑޮ), is the central harbour of the island. It is home to MTCC Hulhumeedhoo Ferry Terminal and Addu Fisheries Complex. Kilhi Hulhumeedhoo Kilhi or Mathikilhi or simply, Kilhi (ކިޅި) is a large, marshy grassland of around 50 hectares located in the centre