Fun and festivities in Maldives - celebrations, festivals and cultural events
Maldives is a unique place. It is associated with a paradise vacation for many travelers. There are many beaches in the style of "bounty" here. Many tourists have fallen in love with their romantic beauty forever. Many events, festivals, and holidays are held in the Republic every year. Thousands of guests come to them. Some travelers specifically plan a trip during the most famous festivals, events, and exhibitions. Some of them are quite popular and are presented in typical travel guides. Others are known only to experienced travelers. Local residents are used to celebrate national holidays on a grand scale. Therefore, you can meet both tourists and festively dressed Maldivians on the streets during the celebrations.
This chain of atolls has become an internationally famous resort destination. The Maldives may not be the best place for travelers who want active …
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The Maldives is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. The local marine fauna is one of the richest in the world. This makes fish (mainly tuna) and seafood …
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The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Milad un Nabi) is celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar, which has only 354 days. This is why the dates of feasts vary from year to year. Mosques in the capital and across the country are filled with worshippers. Establishments and stores close early. Muslims fast during daylight hours. Offices and government employees end their working day earlier. For the first time, the birthday of the Prophet began to be celebrated in the VIII century. His former home in Mecca was turned into a mosque at this time.
The unique Maldives culture is a mixture of cultures of different peoples who inhabited these Islands or moved to them from other countries. The …
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The feast of Eid ul Adha marks the end of Hajj in Mecca. Fishermen catch huge fish woven from palm leaves during the celebration. This tradition is based on a pagan legend, according to which a giant fish (Modu) along with ghosts (Maali) came out of the sea. It was caught only with the help of a Holy man. The celebration includes a dance of people dressed as ghosts and called Maali Neshun.
The Maldives is a multinational island state. It is located very close to the equator on more than 1190 islands. Some of them are small coral islands, …
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Thaara is another style of music. Only men perform it. It is of Arabic origin and has a religious character. Traditional festivals devoted to dance, include Bolymalaafat Neshun (performed by women on special cases), Maafate Neshun, Bandia Jeihun, and Kadhaamaali.
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