Before Islam, the Maldivian people practiced Buddhism and, earlier, forms of Hinduism. These earlier faiths left cultural and archaeological marks, including Buddhist stupas and monasteries ...

But recently, a ferry boat (and its passengers) got into trouble in the Maldives. A boat carrying 48 people sank, the other ...

The Maldivian Parliament has directed an amendment to reduce the Supreme Court bench from seven to five justices to the ...

The unexpected ouster of Mohamed Nasheed from the presidency of the Maldives last week seems to have stirred the collective conscience of people in the region and beyond. There has been a spontaneous ...

Nasheed, currently in India, conveyed apologies on behalf of the Maldivian people and emphasised their wish for Indian tourists to continue visiting the country. Nasheed highlighted the impact of ...

The Maldivian Parliament has referred an amendment to the Judicature Act, which proposes reducing the Supreme Court bench from seven to five justices, to the Judiciary Committee for further ...

Take time to visit local villages and learn about the traditions of the Maldivian people. Some resorts organise excursions where guests can explore local markets, visit mosques, and sample traditional ...