Gayoom was born in/kloc-0 on February 29th, 937. Muslims. Master's degree in Islamic law and civil law, and then master's degree in literature at American University in Cairo. He has taught in Egypt, Nigeria and Maldives.

From 65438 to 0972, gayoom entered the government and served as the Permanent Representative of Maldives to the United Nations and Minister of Communications.

1978165438+10 In October, gayoom won the general election held in Maldives and was elected president. Since then, he has been re-elected as president for five times, and gayoom also serves as Maldivian Minister of Defence and National Security and Minister of Finance.

Gayoom paid a state visit to China in June 1984. From September 1 1 to September 13, 2006, he paid another state visit to China.

Gayoom is married with two sons and two daughters.