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Idols


Culture
‘Idols’ seized from Indian tourists
The four Indians said they came to the Maldives for a “peaceful gathering.”
05 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Business & Tourism
#RIPMaldives: government knew about resort’s ‘human form’ sculptures
Clerics and politicians said the sculptures were un-Islamic.
22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Culture
Maldives resort cleared of idols, say police
One man can be heard saying Allah Akbar as a sculpture crashes into the ocean.
21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Business & Tourism
Maldives police to remove ‘idols’ from resort
Almost 30 sculptures are part of a semi-submerged gallery at the Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Business & Tourism
Maldives president ‘lies about everything’
Almost 30 sculptures are part of a stunning semi-submerged art installation in the Maldives.
12 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Business & Tourism
Maldives resort ordered to remove ‘idols’
The president’s office cited “significant public sentiment against the installation of underwater sculptures.”
28 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
News In Brief
Police confiscate potentially ‘idolatrous’ stone statue from ibay
16 Jun 2012, 5:36 PM
Politics
Islanders protest as President arrives on Filladhoo
25 Dec 2011, 7:55 PM
Politics
Sri Lankan SAARC monument vandalised as PPM file case over import of ‘idols’
16 Nov 2011, 6:14 PM
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