Festivals in Maldives – Vibrant events

The islands of Maldives are most renowned for their stunning beaches. However the country celebrates various festivals that reflect local cultural heritage. Find a centrally positioned Maldives Island resort to base yourself at in order to make the most of your visit. Kuramathi Island offers a selection of charming Maldives villas for travellers to choose from. There are various historical and religious festivals celebrated in the islands with some incorporating traditional performances. Independence Day celebrations as well as the National Day are among the main celebrations while prominent religious events include Ramadan and EIid-Ul-Adha. Be sure to experience the vibrancy of some of the local festivals during a holiday spent in this enchanting beach destination.

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Festivals in Maldives: Time to Spread the Goodwill and Joy

The Maldives provides you with quite a good blend of the modern and the traditional Islamic customs and most of the festivals are marked by important religious days. Ramadan being the most important celebrations of any Islamic nation, it is celebrated widely in Maldives as well. Marking the end of thirty days of fasting, this reputed day falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated annually, heavily marked by a lot feasting, spreading the goodwill and joy of the season. Visiting the Maldives during this time of the year could prove to be a bit of a challenge as the business hours are cut down by half but nevertheless you definitely would get a chance to experience Muslim traditions and customs first hand.

The festival of Eid-ul Al’h’aa is another prominent festival celebrated all over the Maldives. Falling on the 10th day on Zul Hijja in the Islamic Calendar, it heralds the time of year when devotes who can afford the journey are expected to embark on the famous pilgrimage to the holy Ka’aba in Mecca, and for those who stay behind, it is a time for celebrations and feasting. This lengthy holiday period may not be the ideal time for you to explore the isles as most of the locals spend the holiday time travelling; however, there are such a lot of activities in store for you irrelevant of your age or gender. Traditional as well as modern sports, music, dance and much more could be looked forward to. Other than these, the Prophet’s Birthday and Kuda Eid are celebrated with much enthusiasm.

The 26th of July marks the celebration of Independence in the Maldives, and this is another national festival that creates a festive atmosphere throughout the country. March pasts, drills, and traditional dances are some of the highlights of the day. The Republic Day celebrations give another opportunity to for the locals to enjoy a holiday as well as to commemorate the day. This is yet another day when the streets are decorated extensively with flags and one may see many riotous parades in the streets. The great victory of Mohamed Thakurufaanu over the Portuguese rulers in 1573 is celebrated each year on the first of the third month in the Islamic calendar and this marks the National Day of the Maldives.

The bountiful coral reefs, turquoise-blue waters, the delightful sea food cuisine, and exceptional hospitality services are part of the perks on offer at the Maldives luxury resorts gracing this unique archipelago, and a choice selection is the Coco Island Maldives. With gracious hospitality and luxury interiors, this Maldives Resort promises to pamper you beyond your wildest expectations.