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Halloween illegally celebrated in Maafushi; Council says they were unaware

Kaani Hotels and Tours announced a Halloween party at Kaani Palm Beach in K. Maafushi on October 31, which was held and later posted on social media, drawing criticism. Maafushi Council President Ali Shammoon said the matter had come to the council's attention without giving further details, while Vice President Hussain Aamil said he was unaware of it; the article notes such celebrations are prohibited under Article 9 of the Regulation on Protecting Religious Unity.

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  1. Sat 24 Oct
    Kaani Hotels and Tours announced that a Halloween party would be held at Kaani Palm Beach.Maafushi on October 24 only Maldives Voice Maafushi's "Kaani Hotels and Tours" announced on October 24 that a Halloween party would be held at "Kaani Palm Beach" on October 31.

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  • I am not aware that it was held... the (Halloween party) video might even be an old one. I do not know that the party was held. No party has brought such a matter to the council's attention either.

    Maafushi Council Vice President Hussain Aamil Maldives Voice Open the report (Maldives Voice)

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