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Govt to pause sports activities during prayer times, says pres

President Muizzu said discussions had included the possibility of suspending activities for around 20 minutes during prayer times.

Ministry denies claims of order to silence mosque loudspeakers

The claims were made by religious scholar Adam Nishan during a gathering outside Masjid al-Furqan on Saturday night.

Shaheem urges public to avoid sectarian division

He stated that the Maldives has followed the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah over time, based on the Quran and the Sunnah.

19 mosques to open across Maldives during Ramadan

The minister said 15 mosques have already been opened, while the remaining mosques are scheduled to open during Ramadan.

18 February 2026

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Tajikistan hijab ban sparks intense debate

Maldivian cultural outfits are modest, airy, functional and as a bonus, give protection from mosquitoes.

Islamic library opened at King Salman Mosque

The library, located on the third floor of the mosque, currently holds a collection of over 15,000 books.

President announces endowment building on Coral Boulevard site

The two other endowment buildings are to be developed at the Darul Salam Islamic Complex in Hulhumalé and at the Darul Arqam building in Malé.

Govt to double Huffaz allowance from July

With the change, the allowance will increase to MVR 4,000 from MVR 2,000 per month.