The history of writing in Maldives can be traced back to over 1400 years. The oldest script, to be found, is on a block of coral with inscription on all four sides. These inscriptions, a mantra of Vajrayana Buddhism, are in the Southern Brahmi script of the Pallava period, 6th century AD.  Brahmi was an [...]

Maldivians share a great sense of family; men, women and children come together in the preparation of food, decoration and entertainment during the planning of festivals. Celebration in Maldives will witness the blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Parades during festivals and days of national importance also play a vital role in city life. [...]

Festivals in Maldives are a time for family and friends to get together. Since Maldives is a Islamic nation it follows and observes most of the religious occasion in Islam. Ramadan: Ninth month of the Muslim calendar is the month of Ramadan, during which fasting is observed for thirty days. Work timings nationwide altered to [...]

Divehi culture is a conglomeration of a variety of influences. The influence of medieval Sinhalas is the dominant cultural stream. Between the 8th to the 10th century, unwanted kings and their retinues were apparently banished from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, and they brought their culture, language, and religion with them. There are several remains [...]