A Century of Life: Mr Fuzoolla Rajack Meean Turns 100

Mr Fuzoolla Rajack Meean, born on 9 August 1926, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday 15 August 2026 at his residence in Union Park, surrounded by family members and close friends.The Junior Minister of Health and Wellness, Mrs Anishta Babooram; Members of Parliament, Mr Manoj Seeburn and Mr Ashley Ramdass were also present for the occasion.

To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity presented Mr Meean with a cheque of Rs 26,203, a bouquet, the centenarian medal and certificate, as well as a gift worth Rs 5,000. The National Solidarity Fund also awarded him a cheque of Rs 10,000, while the Senior Citizens Council honoured him with a shield, bath towel, hand towel and birthday card.

Born and raised in Union Park, Mr Meean is the son of Mr Fuzoolla Hossman, who worked as a labourer, and Mrs Choolee Sakeenah, a housewife. He was one of six children, comprising five sons and one daughter and is the only surviving member of the family.

Mr Meean pursued his education up to Standard four. He later worked as a tailor and operated his own tailoring shop in Rose-Belle, where he specialised in making suits. Sewing was also his principal hobby and he remained closely associated with his profession and passion for tailoring.

He married Mrs Baghalee Juleka, a housewife, on 01 December 1982, who passed away in 2004. The couple had eight children. Mr Meean is today blessed with 19 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

17 August 2026

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