Ramadan

Government scrambles to fix canned tuna distribution after queuing debacle

A digest of the weekend's top story.

Ramadan begins in Maldives

The pace of live slows dramatically during the holy fasting month.

President’s Office announces Ramadan working hours

The President’s Office said if the first day of Ramadan falls on Wednesday May 16 the following day will be a public holiday, giving Maldivians a three-day weekend.

Islamist NGO to give food aid to poor during Ramadan

This year’s Ramadan is expected to begin mid-May after the sighting of the new moon as per the Islamic lunar calendar.

Maldivians welcome holy month of Ramadan

After communal feasts and traditionally extensive preparations, Maldivians joined Muslims around the world today to begin observing rituals of the holy month of Ramadan.

Comment: Mosque, story of my country

The sermons coming out of the Mosque almost always address matters relating to creed, never relating them to issues that are more directly connected to socio-economic problems, writes Aisha Hussein Rasheed.

Eight arrested for eating during daylight hours

Ramadan hours set for restaurants and shops

Crime in Ramadan declined 40 percent, reveals police

Studies to resume for students of grades nine and under

Less people eating during day time this Ramadan, reveals police statistics

Teachers Association condemn “overhauling of the academic calendar” for Ramadan

Labour Relations Authority voices concern over failure to pay Ramadan allowance

Three arrested for smoking in public during fasting hours

Some schools ignore government’s Ramadan instructions

Preparations conclude for the start of Ramadan

MIRA collected MVR11.4 million in illegal parking fines in 2013

MTCC introduces new Hulhumalé – Malé ferry schedule for Ramadan

Government closes school for grades 9 and under during Ramadan

Youth Ministry voices concerns that some companies fail to pay Ramadan allowance