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Every year, Fishermen's Day is celebrated on 10 December to emphasise the importance of fishing to the Maldivian economy and the livelihood of Maldivians. Savour skipjack tuna, frigate…
ASP World Qualifying Series - SriLankan Airlines Pro
The SriLankan Airlines Pro leg of the ASP World Qualifying Series makes the most of the superb surf at Pasta Point in the Maldives' Dhonveli Beach and Spa Resort. At stake are a US$145,000…
Every year, the 26 July marks the biggest national event in the Maldives. Republic Square hosts the official celebration of Independence Day to mark the Maldivian anniversary of independence…
World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October with the aim of preventing children around the world from going hungry. Every year, the Maldives join more than 150 countries to make a stand against…
On 11 November 1968, the Maldives became a republic for the second time. Every year, this day is celebrated throughout the country with parades, marches, meetings and other activities.
Popular as honeymoon islands due to their tranquillity and beauty, the Maldives offer some of the most spectacular diving on the planet. An archipelago of 26 atolls stretches across the Indian…
Male Fish Market is always a hive of activity. Located on the beachfront to the west of Republic Square, it is where fishermen from all over the archipelago come to sell their catch. The…
Built in the 17th century, the Huskuru Miskiiy (or Friday Mosque) is the biggest in the Maldives and the islands' principal place of worship. Built by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar, it is a fine…
Housed in one of Male's oldest buildings, the Esjehi Gallery is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Maldivian arts and crafts. The building has many…
The National Museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts from the history of the Maldives, from the pre-Islamic period to the modern day. This collection includes many Roayla…
Made up of over 2000 islands, the Maldives are famous all over the world for their excellent scuba diving and snorkelling. Visibility is sometimes further than 50 metres, there are stunning…
The Maldives are a particularly good place for whale and dolphin watching, as over 20 species regularly visit the area, from the mighty blue whale to the acrobatic spinner dolphin.…
