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02 Jul, 2026

How Firzul Abdulla Khaleel Became One of Malé’s Most Watched Men

MALÉ – When President Mohamed Muizzu’s government took office in November 2023, few Maldivians outside political circles had heard the name Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel. Within weeks, his face – calm, precise,

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15 Jun, 2026

In New Year’s Address, President Muizzu Emphasizes Unity and Religious Identity

MALE’ — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu marked the beginning of the Islamic new year on Monday with a national address calling for unity and an end to political divisions, framing the Hijri

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14 Jun, 2026

Zakat Collections Jump 73 Percent in May to MVR 7.5 Million

MALE’ — Zakat al-mal collections rose 73 per cent in May to MVR 7.5 million, up from MVR 4.3 million in the same month last year, according to MIRA’s May revenue report.

Land Handed Over for Maldives’ Largest Mosque to Mark 900 Years of Islam

MALE’ — The Housing Development Corporation has handed over land in Hulhumale to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for the country’s largest mosque, as the Maldives prepares to mark 900 years since

10 Jun, 2026

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Bandaara Mosque. Photo by Mohamed Reaz / Facebook

From One Muizzu to Another: The Last Fatimid Trace in Malé May Fall

For close to a century, the Bandaara Mosque has stood quietly at the northern edge of Malé, its pale walls and pointed arches carrying a story most Maldivians no longer remember. Soon,

07 Mar, 2026

About Maldives·MaldivesStyle·News

Safeguarding the Global Maldivian: President Muizzu’s Shield Amidst Middle East Turmoil

As tensions ripple across the Middle East, the Maldivian government has moved with measured resolve to ensure that no citizen — from students abroad to pilgrims in the holy cities — is

01 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

As Ramadan Progresses, New Mosques Open — and a Case Emerges for Greener Worship Spaces

With the start of Ramadan, fifteen mosques have now been opened for worship, and the Islamic Minister says the number will reach nineteen before the month ends. As part of the preparations

20 Feb, 2026

About Maldives·Leaders·News

Islamic Ministry Fined for Missing RTI Hearing as Government Stresses Transparency

The Information Commissioner’s Office has fined the Islamic Ministry 700 rufiyaa after it failed to attend a scheduled hearing on two unresolved Right to Information requests. The office said the ministry had

09 Feb, 2026

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Zakat House Launches ‘Fitr Portal’ Ahead of Ramadan to Streamline Zakat Payments

The Maldives Zakat House has launched a new digital platform, the Fitr Portal, designed to make it easier for people to pay Zakat al‑Fitr ahead of the upcoming Ramadan. According to Zakat

02 Feb, 2026

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Islamic Minister’s Son Among Hundreds Named in Vape Smuggling Fine List

MALÉ, Maldives — The eldest son of Islamic Minister Dr. Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed has been named in a government list of individuals who have failed to pay fines for violating the

30 Oct, 2025

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Imam of Prophet’s Mosque in Medina Makes Historic Visit to Maldives

Male’ — Shaykh Dr. Salah AlBudair, the imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, arrived in the Maldives on Wednesday for a landmark official visit, the first by an imam of the

21 Apr, 2025

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Ms. Naseem with Mexico's Ambassador in New Delhi during her visit to the embassy for her visa application. The Maldives, lacking a Mexican embassy, requires its citizens to apply through the embassy in India. Credit: Mexican embassy.

In Maldives, a Beauty Queen’s Dream Collides With Religious Backlash

MALE’, Maldives — In a paradoxical turn of events that exemplifies the Maldives’ struggle between modernity and tradition, the state-owned Housing Development Corporation in association with Islamic Ministry announced a religious lecture

30 Oct, 2024

MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

Precision in Action: Hawwa Latheef (M) exemplifies determination and focus as she navigates through the complex dynamics of a male-dominated realm.

Maldives Makes History as Female Deputy Minister Pens Landmark Friday Sermon

MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives marked a historic moment today with the delivery of a Friday sermon written by a woman for the first time in the nation’s history. Al- Ustaza Hawwa

09 Aug, 2024

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IslamicMinistry

How Firzul Abdulla Khaleel Became One of Malé’s Most Watched Men

In New Year’s Address, President Muizzu Emphasizes Unity and Religious Identity

Zakat Collections Jump 73 Percent in May to MVR 7.5 Million

Land Handed Over for Maldives’ Largest Mosque to Mark 900 Years of Islam

From One Muizzu to Another: The Last Fatimid Trace in Malé May Fall

Safeguarding the Global Maldivian: President Muizzu’s Shield Amidst Middle East Turmoil

As Ramadan Progresses, New Mosques Open — and a Case Emerges for Greener Worship Spaces

Islamic Ministry Fined for Missing RTI Hearing as Government Stresses Transparency

Zakat House Launches ‘Fitr Portal’ Ahead of Ramadan to Streamline Zakat Payments

Islamic Minister’s Son Among Hundreds Named in Vape Smuggling Fine List

Imam of Prophet’s Mosque in Medina Makes Historic Visit to Maldives

In Maldives, a Beauty Queen’s Dream Collides With Religious Backlash

Maldives Makes History as Female Deputy Minister Pens Landmark Friday Sermon

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