The traditions of Matheerah Fulhu
11 Jan 2010, 3:12 PM
Aishath Shazra
The stretch of sand on the tip of the island serves as the landing spot for visitors. The island has no jetty.
Overgrown bushes cover what used to be a cleared road. A bit farther off on either side one can make out rows of palm trees which must once have been the edge of the road.
The thick foliage abruptly gives way to a clearing. An enclosure with a building is right in front. Nearby a set of measuring scales, tall and imposing.
It is not difficult to imagine the old days when adults and children, balanced on one side of the scale while the other side was loaded with food items.
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