Maldives Local Events
The Maldives islands celebrate a number of events and festivals throughout the year, the most important of these Maldives events being the Islamic Festival of Eid. Check our Maldives events listings regularly for news on upcoming celebrations, festivals and events in the Maldives.
Events
Ramadan
11/08/2010 - 09/09/2010
Place: Maldives
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar, a month during which Muslims mark 30 days of fasting. All restaurants / cafes will be closed during daytime and open after sunset for breaking the fast with different varieties of food preparation and big buffets.
Fith'r Eid Day (Eid-ul Fith'r)
10/09/2010 - 11/09/2010
Place: Maldives
Fith'r Eid is the first day of the month of Shawaal in the Islamic Calendar. This follows the end of Ramadan and is a period of feasting. Early in the morning, men and women gather at the mosque to pray. At each house, a feast is prepared where family, friends and neighbors gather together.
Al'h'aa Eid Day (Eid-ul Al’h’aa)
16/12/2010 - 17/12/2010
Place: Maldives
Al'h'aa Eid falls on the 10th day on Zul Hijja in the Islamic Calendar. While those who can afford are at pilgrimage at the holy Ka'aba in Mecca, for those who stay behind it is a time for celebrations and feasting. This is the longest holiday during the year and people make preparations well in advance to visit their friends.
