End of school year
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Thursday june 22, 2023
School holidays :
Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Sunday june 25, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Eid al-Adha is called Bodu eid due to the Bodu mas tradition observed in many parts of the Maldives, mostly within the local islands. Family and friends usually travel together, some escaping the busy city life, and others to visit loved ones back home.
The day begins with an early morning Eid prayer, a congregational event with the mosque flooding with worshippers, followed by serving of Kulhi boakiba (fish cake).
Each household will prepare an abundance of tasty local food, inviting family, friends and neighbours for breakfast and lunch.
Some of these feasts are completed by a Malaafaiy. Malaafaiy is the name given to large, wooden serving dishes, with the exterior and lid adorned with beautiful traditional lacquer work. The dishes are typically filled with rice and bowls of curry, as well as other side dishes, salads and bananas, and are covered by the lid. The Malaafaiy is wrapped in a cloth tied at the top.
Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday june 26, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Eid al-Adha is called Bodu eid due to the Bodu mas tradition observed in many parts of the Maldives, mostly within the local islands. Family and friends usually travel together, some escaping the busy city life, and others to visit loved ones back home.
The day begins with an early morning Eid prayer, a congregational event with the mosque flooding with worshippers, followed by serving of Kulhi boakiba (fish cake).
Each household will prepare an abundance of tasty local food, inviting family, friends and neighbours for breakfast and lunch.
Some of these feasts are completed by a Malaafaiy. Malaafaiy is the name given to large, wooden serving dishes, with the exterior and lid adorned with beautiful traditional lacquer work. The dishes are typically filled with rice and bowls of curry, as well as other side dishes, salads and bananas, and are covered by the lid. The Malaafaiy is wrapped in a cloth tied at the top.
Civil Servants holiday
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Tuesday june 27, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Hajj Day
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Wednesday june 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : The Hajj (Arabic: حجy transliterated: Ḥajj), (Turkish:Hac) is the Pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam. It is the fifth of the Five Pilars in Sunni Islam and one of the ten Branches of Religion in Shi'a Islam. Every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his or her lifetime. Hajj Day always falls one day before Eid al Adha Wikipedia
Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday june 29, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Eid al-Adha is called Bodu eid due to the Bodu mas tradition observed in many parts of the Maldives, mostly within the local islands. Family and friends usually travel together, some escaping the busy city life, and others to visit loved ones back home.
The day begins with an early morning Eid prayer, a congregational event with the mosque flooding with worshippers, followed by serving of Kulhi boakiba (fish cake).
Each household will prepare an abundance of tasty local food, inviting family, friends and neighbours for breakfast and lunch.
Some of these feasts are completed by a Malaafaiy. Malaafaiy is the name given to large, wooden serving dishes, with the exterior and lid adorned with beautiful traditional lacquer work. The dishes are typically filled with rice and bowls of curry, as well as other side dishes, salads and bananas, and are covered by the lid. The Malaafaiy is wrapped in a cloth tied at the top.
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Friday june 30, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : The second main celebration of Islam. It celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.
Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Saturday july 1, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Eid al-Adha is called Bodu eid due to the Bodu mas tradition observed in many parts of the Maldives, mostly within the local islands. Family and friends usually travel together, some escaping the busy city life, and others to visit loved ones back home.
The day begins with an early morning Eid prayer, a congregational event with the mosque flooding with worshippers, followed by serving of Kulhi boakiba (fish cake).
Each household will prepare an abundance of tasty local food, inviting family, friends and neighbours for breakfast and lunch.
Some of these feasts are completed by a Malaafaiy. Malaafaiy is the name given to large, wooden serving dishes, with the exterior and lid adorned with beautiful traditional lacquer work. The dishes are typically filled with rice and bowls of curry, as well as other side dishes, salads and bananas, and are covered by the lid. The Malaafaiy is wrapped in a cloth tied at the top.
El am Hejir New Year (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday july 19, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Independence Day
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Wednesday july 26, 2023
Secular holiday : Granted by the UK in 1965
Independence Day
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Thursday july 27, 2023
Secular holiday : Celebration of the independence accorded from France with the Evian Agreements
Beginning of school year
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Sunday august 6, 2023
School holidays :
Presidential election
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Saturday september 9, 2023
Special Events :
National Day
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Saturday september 16, 2023
Secular holiday : After the Portuguese invaded Maldives and killed the reigning Sultan in 1558, the Maldives was under Portuguese colonial rule until Muhmmad Thakurufaanu liberated Maldives in 1573. He and his companions arrived in Malé and ended the colonial rule of fifteen years. It is celebrated on its Islamic date, 1 Rabeeul Awwal.
In 2007, called Proud to be Dhivehin Day .
National Day
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Sunday september 17, 2023
Secular holiday : After the Portuguese invaded Maldives and killed the reigning Sultan in 1558, the Maldives was under Portuguese colonial rule until Muhmmad Thakurufaanu liberated Maldives in 1573. He and his companions arrived in Malé and ended the colonial rule of fifteen years. It is celebrated on its Islamic date, 1 Rabeeul Awwal.
In 2007, called Proud to be Dhivehin Day .
Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday september 27, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Thursday september 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi :
National Tourism day
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Tuesday october 3, 2023
Secular holiday : from 2022
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday october 5, 2023
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Sunday october 15, 2023
School holidays :
Day Maldives embraced Islam
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Tuesday october 17, 2023
Secular holiday : Islam arrived in the Maldives in 1153 via a North African Arabic saint, who, according to scholars, converted the islands after convincing the Amin king that Islamic faith had the power to control even the most baneful jinni(or aquatic demons). The king hence ordered his people to embrace Islam, and the saint was rewarded with the title of sultan.
Victory Day
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Friday november 3, 2023
Secular holiday : Liberation from Sri Lanka in 1988
Republic Day
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Saturday november 11, 2023
Secular holiday : Foundation of the Republic in 1968
Deepavali/Dipabali
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Sunday november 12, 2023
cards/flowers : The Light festival starts with festivities. The week celebrates 1.Dhanteras, 2.Kali Chaudas, 3.Deepavali, 4.Navu-Varsha (new year), 5.Bhai-beej. The Vai cast is mainly concerned. May last several days.
Republic Day
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Sunday november 12, 2023
Secular holiday :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday december 21, 2023
School holidays :