Festivals of Maldives - a nation that invokes patriotism

If pristine beaches featured in the world’s most elite travel magazines allure you, then Maldives is the destination to be. Whispers in the wind that caress away your worries and kiss away your stress await in the beautiful islands of Maldives. The oceans are shades of blue that reflect the blemish free skies. The oceans are so clear and true, that even the marine life found in these parts boasts an explosion of colour and variety. A holiday that is ideal for pampering and indulgence awaits the traveller in search of paradise on earth.

A promise of sunshine all year round and life stripped down to simplicity can be expected. Those coming on pleasure to the Maldives will find that irrespective of national holidays, the pace of the islands will always be nice and easy.

Those coming on business will find that on select days of the year, the businesses especially those outside of hospitality venues will be closed. The national flag will be strung on shop corners and street posts right throughout Male on any national holiday.

As a country that is predominantly Muslim, the Ramadan season marked as the 9th month in the Muslim calendar is deemed one of the most significant periods. During the 30 day fasting period, many public and private offices will be open from 9:00am to 1:30pm with a few extending to 3:00pm. Kuda Eid is the time after fasting, where for 3 days a public holiday is declared and much fellowship and celebration will take place. The Prophet’s Birthday is another holiday in the calendar where much celebration and festivity can be experienced. Falling on the 12th day of the Rabee-ul-Awwal month of the Islamic calendar, friends and family visit each other and a day of rest is given to all institutions.

As a nation the country has 3 official days, the National Day of Maldives which falls on the first month of the Islamic calendar, Independence Day which is on the 26th of July in the Gregorian calendar and Republic Day of Maldives on the 11th of November.

Irrespective of the time of year, holiday goers will find the Maldives welcoming. Looking for a place to stay? Sand powdered to perfection and villas built straight on the water can be found at Velassaru Maldives. Minimalistic with teak furniture, panoramic views and the latest amenities can be found at this Maldives island hotel. Seven types of rooms and suites await the traveller who yearns for the escape to a plush Maldives luxury resort that is built for the purpose and created for dreamers.