The north east area of Ihavandhoo beachside which used to look like a landfill, has been immaculately cleaned and developed into a relaxing spot for the islanders to enjoy. The developed area is called “Miskiyy Magu Maizaan”. This initiative was a brilliant...
Following COVID-19’s lockdown, one of the things that kept people busy, were building recreational grounds and places to unwind; usually at beach. H.Dh. Nolhivaranfaru youth too joined this unofficial movement to build safe spaces to wind down, and have suc...
This is a tale about the first time a group of Maldivians flew to Saudi Arabi for Hajj pilgrimage. My great-grandparents, Manadhoo Haaroon Haaji Kilegefaanu and Aishath Qasim, along with my grandfather Qasim Haroon (Manadhoo Kasin Haaji), were a part of thi...
A course to teach the basic ropes of Dhivehi poetry writing begins at 10 different schools of H.Dh atoll. An initiative of H.Dh. Hanimadhoo School, the course is run with the support of 10 schools from the atoll, along with Easa Online Poetry (EOP). The fo...
In order to pick up the momentum of ‘Save Neykurendhoo’ campaign, H.Dh. Neykurendhoo’s council decided to use ‘Save Neykurendhoo’ hashtag in their formal documents. The island’s council stated that their objective is to incite the hype to save the largest m...
The tree planting program instigated by Hoarafushi council was joined by MNDF Northern Area officers last Saturday. MNDF Northern area’s commander colonel Ismail Shareef also took part in the greening program. The initiative was spearheaded by Hoarafushi...
“The journey to Male’ began on ‘Kaleyfaanube’s Fehendhoo Ba’theli’ a traditional, sturdy Dhow that carried passengers to the capital. My mother, my brothers—Ali and Mubarik— and I were boarded on the vessel. I was young, so were my brothers. Mubarik was not ev...
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in his 100 day pledge, has vowed to conserve– in accordance with international standards– at least one island, one reef, and one wetland in each atoll. As per this pledge, Bodu Thiladhunmathi houses 11 of these conserved are...
On July 28, 2008, government announced the development of H.Dh Nolhivaranfaru training resort by reclamation of the island’s reef and mangrove area which made up 81.44 hectares of land. The announcement gave hope to a number of locals who were interested in ma...
A children park with exciting outdoor play structures and equipment, was opened in H.Dh. Kumundhoo, on July 31, 2020. The children park is the product of some joint effort from Kumundhoo council and Ministry of Home Affairs. The park has been developed in S...
On the occasion of Eid Al’Adha, Kulhudhuffushi City hosted “Hatharudhan 1441”, a kitesurfing event lasting 24 hours. The event that took place at Kulhudhuffushi airport beach area had over 40 kite surfers taking part in it. “Hatharudhan 1441” was organised...
Mariyam Laisa Abdul Rasheed began playing chess at the young age of twelve, back in 2017. She is a ninth grade student of Thaajuddhin school and is from H.Dh. Hanimadhoo. Soon after Laisa began playing, she started scoring multiple wins in school and in na...
After over a decade, HA. Dhidhoo’s football ground was opened, Tuesday afternoon. The northern football ground of the capital of HA. Administration was opened in a ceremonial football event that took place at 4:15 pm. The chief guest for the opening match w...
An individual from HA. Kelaa has been tested positive for COVID-19. While confirming the news to “Thiladhun”, Kelaa’s Council President, Adam Gufran, stated that the individual is a local male who works at a boat and frequently travels between Male’ and Kel...
H.Dh Makunudhoo lies in the westernmost region of Maldives, secluded from the rest of the islands within H.Dh atoll administration. Geographically, the island is within a ring that resembles an entire atoll. For this reason, the island is also dubbed “Maa Maku...
