Joanna James
A great way to experience a country and its culture is to take part in its festivals. The Maldives is famous for hosting some of the most exciting festivals in the world. If you are planning to visit the country shortly, it might be worth planning your vacation around these festivals.
This is one of the most famous cultural festivals around the world. It is celebrated by the Islamic community on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The first part of this festival consists of fasting, praying, and reflection. This phase lasts for 30 days during which the community spends time in prayer, worship, and giving. There is a certain time during the day that they eat or breakfast. This is called iftar. Most often, people spend iftar together as families, friends or communities. At the end of the 30 days, there is a celebration that includes cooking great food, visiting, etc. It is great to visit the Maldives during this period if you want to get a taste of authentic Maldivian food and be a part of the largest festival in the Islamic calendar. The Events and Festivals Blog captures this as one that you should not miss.
This is celebrated after the Hajj day. Hajj marks the annual pilgrimage people from all over the world make to the holy city of Macca. This is celebrated in the local islands in a very unique way where fishermen catch a big fish that is made of palm leaves. This also includes a special dance that is done to resemble ghosts. It is a festival that is unique to the Maldives in the way it is celebrated. Islanders gather together and celebrate this as one community.
This is celebrated on the 10th day of the last of the Islamic calendar. It marks Ibrahim being willing to sacrifice his son to Allah. The main element of this festival is the animal sacrifice that is offered to Allah in remembrance of Ibrahim's sacrifice. The sacrificed animal is then used to prepare a feast that is meant to be shared with the poor and less fortunate. There are morning prayers, gift exchanging, and spending time with family and friends as important parts of the festival. Some areas also. have street carnivals, singing, etc. included in them. If you want to get a true taste of the festival, it is best to take part in as many of the activities as possible.
The Prophet's birthday is yet another holiday that is celebrated all over the world. It is celebrated during the third month of the Islamic calendar. Some large processions and carnivals are hosted in celebration of this. Additionally, there is also sharing and donating of food, money, and goods with the poor. Another major part of the festival is the recitation of famous poems and stories that detail the life of the prophet. This is a fest full of colour and splendour and you are sure to enjoy it. This is celebrated on different days by Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Christmas is not an event that is celebrated grandly in the Maldives. However, resorts take their own
spin to this holiday that is non-native. You can enjoy a different kind of Christmas dinner featuring
Maldivian dishes and have a tropical December in the Maldives.
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