Islamic Ministry to form Eid celebration plan

The Islamic Ministry has begun drafting a plan to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha across Male' and the atolls starting next year. Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem said a special committee has commenced work. The plan will be formulated with local councils and Islamic NGOs. The ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage. Shaheem emphasized it is a framework, not restrictive regulations. The decision follows controversy over some activities during the recent Eid al-Adha celebrations, including the 'Maashi Maali' parade in Kulhudhuffushi City.

The Islamic Ministry has begun drafting a plan to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha across Male' and the atolls starting next year. Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem said a special committee has commenced work. The plan will be formulated with local councils and Islamic NGOs. The ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage. Shaheem emphasized it is a framework, not restrictive regulations. The decision follows controversy over some activities during the recent Eid al-Adha celebrations, including the 'Maashi Maali' parade in Kulhudhuffushi City.

The Islamic Ministry has begun drafting a plan to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha across Male' and the atolls starting next year. Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem said a special committee has commenced work. The plan will be formulated with local councils and Islamic NGOs. The ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage. Shaheem emphasized it is a framework, not restrictive regulations. The decision follows controversy over some activities during the recent Eid al-Adha celebrations, including the 'Maashi Maali' parade in Kulhudhuffushi City.

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