Maldivian authorities chose on Fuvahmulah, a natural riddle, as a punishment island.
Yasir Salih
In the Maldivian islands, Fuvahmulah is the only atoll with only one
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Sweeping through these passages is a risky maneuver
My late uncle Abdulla Rafeeq's Bokkoraa sweeps across Fuvahmulah's neregando passageway “Row
Handi-The beautiful female spirit
As night fell, I walked down Finivaamagu Road. I spotted a woman
Hand amputation was the first such punishment in Maldives history.
Amin Didi in the centre with Maldivian women. Photo: Maldives Journal I
Afihun- stupefying drug that was permitted
Today, our society is poisoned with various substances of narcotics. The problem is
Goodgooda- the adorable partner of Maldivian women
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“Aiseifaane, mix a mound for goodugooda (traditional hookah). Where is Aamineifaane and others,”
Genmiski- The oldest mosque in Fuvahmulah
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For over a thousand years, Buddhism was the main religion in the
Extracting corals for building houses
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Coral mining was an extensive activity in the Maldivian history. Coral is
The art of catching frigate birds in Fuvahmulah
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The monsoon season—for Fuvahmulah—attracts thousands of frigate birds, or locally known as huraa.
Transporting impossible load
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In ancient times, transportation was difficult and daunting. Carrying heavy loads from one
The unique ‘hair bun’ of Maldivian women
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Women from the Maldives have a distinct appearance. Their black hair and