16+ hour, 18+ min ago   (400+ words) The minister urged young khatibs to be role models in society and offered guidance on Islamic practices. Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed stated today that when leading prayers in a mosque, the larger the congregation, the shorter the…...

11+ hour, 44+ min ago   (468+ words) To mark the beginning of the construction of the Maldives' largest mosque, with a capacity to accommodate approximately 10,000 people for prayer at one time in Hulhumalé, the foundation stone was laid today. As a special activity on the day commemorating…...

20+ hour, 3+ min ago   (266+ words) Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has marked its 15th anniversary by highlighting the expansion of its digital banking services and its focus on Islamic finance principles. The bank, which began operations on the anniversary of the Maldives’ conversion to Islam, has introduced…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (322+ words) In conjunction with the 900th hijri anniversary of Maldives embracing Islam, a symposium for young khatibs has commenced today. A khatib is a person qualified to deliver sermons during special prayers on Fridays and Eid. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (257+ words) The Waqf company established to develop mosques and waqf buildings will bring new life to the Maldives’ religious sector, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said last night. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 900th anniversary of the Maldives’ embracing Islam, President Muizzu…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (372+ words) President Muizzu speaks at the ceremony held to commemorate 900 Hijri years since Maldives embraced Islam. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated last night that Islam is the core of the Maldives' cultural sovereignty and independence, adding that maintaining the country's status…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (211+ words) Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled for an official visit to Maldives. Sources state that Anwar Ibrahim will be visiting Maldives next week. PM Anwar will be coming to Maldives after the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit held in India....

6+ day, 23+ min ago   (435+ words) Tuesday, September 8, 2026 President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed concerns over the United Kingdom's (UK) decision to hand over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius and has invited the Prime Minister of the UK Andrew Burnham to the Maldives to have an…...

2+ week, 47+ min ago   (60+ words) Monday, August 31, 2026 Jameela received her letter of appointment at a ceremony held at the President’s Office this morning. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Parliament approves Jameela Ali as high commissioner to UK UK Ambassador and CPJ critisize Adhadhu raid and travel…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (68+ words) During the certificate awarding ceremony in the fifth round of training young khatib's, the minister said that a generation of imam's that uphold their duties at various mosques across Maldives is almost lost. Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Islamic Minister…...