Maldives Local Events
The Maldives celebrates 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.
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Place: Maldives (7 Dec 2012 - 8 Dec 2012)According to the Islamic calendar, the first day of the month of Muharram is widely observed as the Islamic New Year day in majority of the Muslim nation’s world over. Normally Islamic New Year activities begin at the sight of the new moon on the month of Muharram. Celebrations for the New Year begin quite early with people buying new clothes for themselves, cleaning their household stuffs and decorating their houses with flowers and plants.
(10 Dec 2012)
Every year, Fishermen's Day is celebrated on 10th December to emphasize the importance of fishing to the Maldivian economy and the livelihood of Maldivians. Savor skipjack tuna, frigate mackerel and other local fish can be found on this delicious occasion.
Place: Maldives (25 Dec 2012)
Christmas in Maldives is grandly celebrated by the local people and tourists together. Christmas is observed with great fun and frolic. The whole Maldives wears a gorgeous and colorful look during this time of the year. Christmas planning in Maldives starts from one month before and with the yearly Christmas procession. On Maldives Christmas day, the natives sing carols in a lovely way by taking a stroll around all over the village and the missionaries.
Place: Maldives (31 Dec 2012 - 1 Jan 2013)
The New Year in Maldives is a wonderful event to watch and thus it attracts large number foreign tourists from different parts of the world. The island country of Maldives is known for its mesmerizing natural beauty and cultural heritage. The festivals and occasions of Maldives are extremely colorful and filled with fun, excitement and enjoyment. People come together to have a great time and enjoy with friends and relatives to celebrate New Year in Maldives.
