Maldivian Toddy tapper
Yasir Salih
Toddy tapping symbolises Maldivian culture and traditions. In earlier times, it was
HISTORY AND CULTURE
The Many Faces of Baḍi Fereytha- A Modern Spirit With Ancient Roots
Drawing on Xavier Romero-Frias, “4.1.1 Tutelary Spirits,” in The Maldive Islanders, and
Maldivian Banyan Tree: Jinn and Myths Beneath Its Roots
Stories of the supernatural have long surrounded banyan trees across the Maldives.
Seabirds and Their Eggs: A Key Survival Food for Early Maldivians
Illustration by Yasir Salih Early Maldivians relied heavily on seabirds and their
The Epic Maldivian Revolt: When Islanders Seized Portuguese Weapons
A mid-16th century painting of Portuguese carrack ships. Source/www.worldhistory.org The Maldives was
Distinct and exotic Maldivian women
Yasir Salih
Maldivian islands were first inhabited around 1500 BC. It is believed that the
The Ancient Sundials of Fuvahmulah: Echoes of Time and Tradition
Yasir Salih
The Ancient Sundials of Fuvahmulah: Echoes of Time and Tradition In
Navigating the Nere: The Thrill and Tradition of Fuvahmulah’s Reef Passages
Yasir Salih
Navigating Fuvahmulah’s reef channels is a test of nerve and skill, where
The Handi of Fuvahmulah: A Night Walk Into Maldivian Folklore
Yasir Salih
Fuvahmulah is known for its freshwater lakes, tiger sharks, and lush
Duty, Denial, and the Barber’s Knife: The Untold Story of Hulhulé’s First Amputations
Yasir Salih
Travelers arriving in Malé often step onto Hulhulé Island with little
Afihun- stupefying drug that was permitted
Yasir Salih
Today, our society is poisoned with various substances of narcotics. The problem is
Fuvahmulah: The Maldives’ Island of Exile, Mystery, and Untamed Beauty
Yasir Salih
An Island Unlike Any Other In the far southern reaches of