Maldives: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Maldives: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Maldives: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
Maldives: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Maldives: Second day of the festival that marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
Maldives: Third day of the festival that marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan
Maldives: The Maldives gained independence from the British on July 26th 1965, following 77 years as a British protectorate
Maldives: Second day of holidays to mark Independence Day
Thursday August 31st
Hajj Day
Maldives: Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.
Maldives: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
Maldives: Second day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Maldives: Third day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Maldives: Fourth day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Maldives: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
Maldives: Celebrates the victory over the terrorist group who tried to overthrow the government in 1988
Maldives: Celebrates the Maldives changing from a monarchy to a republic in 1968
Maldives: Celebrates the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in 1573
Maldives: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
Maldives: According to legend, the Maldives was converted to Islam in the year 1153 AD
Maldives: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
