Masters of the Monsoon: Frigate Birds of Fuvahmulah and the Island’s Hunting Tradition
Yasir Salih
Monsoon Skies Over Fuvahmulah Each monsoon season, the remote island of Fuvahmulah
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Maldivian Folklore and Rituals: Understanding ‘Fanditha’ Magic
AI illustration of a woman on a beach and a man performing
Baḍi Fereytha and the Spirit Traditions of the Maldives
Drawing on Xavier Romero-Frias, “4.1.1 Tutelary Spirits,” in The Maldive Islanders, and
Banyan Trees and Spirit Beliefs in the Maldives
Stories of the supernatural have long surrounded banyan trees across the Maldives.
Seabirds, Eggs, and Survival in Early Maldives
Illustration by Yasir Salih Early Maldivians relied heavily on seabirds and their
The Fire Beneath the Island: The Lost Art of Uva Dhevun
Yasir Salih
In the isolated reaches of Fuvahmulah, a week-long trial by
Defying Limits: Transporting the Impossible Load
Yasir Salih
In ancient times, transportation was difficult and daunting. Carrying heavy loads from one
The unique ‘hair bun’ of Maldivian women
Yasir Salih
Women of the Maldives have long been admired for their distinctive
Carrying Coral, Building Home: The Hands That Shaped the Maldives
Yasir Salih
Archaeological and heritage sites scattered across the Maldives reveal a remarkable story—these
The private home for learning
Yasir Salih
About 30 years ago, every morning I went to a household named
Maldivians wore this special fabric for 200 years
Yasir Salih
Maldives has a distinct tradition and culture. One of their uniqueness
