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We must protect Maldives from crimes executed to tarnish our Islamic identity: Minister Shaheem

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said the Maldives must be protected from crimes carried out to tarnish its Islamic identity, remarks made after a video of a gay wedding at a resort went viral. The Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into the video and said legal measures will be taken against those violating Islamic principles and Maldivian law.

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  1. Fri 6 Nov
    The Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into a video showing a gay wedding ceremony held at a resort. 6 Nov only Maldives Voice Following the social media circulation of a video showing a gay marriage ceremony being conducted at a Maldivian resort, the Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into the matter yesterday.

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