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Zuhan's Videos: leading divers' interest on Thiladhunmathi Dive sites

Divers have begun to show interest in the beautiful underwater scenery of the Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Several people have been questioning the videos posted by PADI certified young dive master Mohamed Zuhan on Instagram on his account Maui_Maldive. Many people ha...

Ibrahim Yaafiu 17 Jul 2022

Who Will be the First Mayor of Kulhudhuffushi City?

One of most the important battle grounds in the upcoming Local Council Election is Kulhudhufushi City. The impending elections is the first election, the people of Kulhudhuffushi face after being declared as a city. As per the law, the city will now elect a...

Thiladhunmathi Times 7 Apr 2021 26 reads

The then 'Huvarafushi' - now 'Hoarafushi' - an example to all the islands!

The then, the name of Hoarafushi was known as Huvarafushi. When written in arabic letters, the islands name could only be written as Huvarafushi, so it is believed that, the island's name was that way, kept. Until the government of Maldives in 1980s decided to...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 19 Nov 2020 6 reads

History of the Maldives: The storm that destroyed Keylakunu!

Abdullah Abubakr from Kulhudhufushi, Kurahaage is someone who gathered the important information of the storm that destroyed Keylakunu. He was one such historian who brought the stories of the storm without adding anything to our generation. The storm that...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 30 Oct 2020 3 reads

Did we Stop Celebrating the National Day?

The oldest day that are being celebrated in the Maldives is, without any doubt, the National Day. Since it is the National Day, people do also think that on the 1st of Rabeeul Awwal (Islamic Calendar) is known for a holiday, rather than that, almost nothing is...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 18 Oct 2020 3 reads

"Dhirun" Fishing Team of Hanimaadhoo: No fishing Type Excluded!

One biggest reason "Thiladhunmathi Times" decided to dig deeper into the lives of "Dhirun" Fishing team of Hanimadhoo is mainly due to the aesthetic pictures they circulate via Facebook. The various types of fishes that accompanies them in the pictures are...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 13 Oct 2020 6 reads

The start of the development in the north, important to take the chance!

This week was very much historical to the whole of the northern atolls of the Maldives. The historical start of sea transfer system between Kulhudhufushi and Cochin inaugurated during this week. It is important to ask the question whether is this the start of...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 30 Sep 2020 5 reads

Mangrove Die - Offs, Not a Nation Wide Problem?

It has been devastating news from all around islands which consists of mangroves from the past few weeks. Sudden die - offs of mangroves are happening nation wide and it has been reported widely even in social media now. We have started to see a lot of mang...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 29 Sep 2020 6 reads

H. Dh Vaikaradhoo Locals and their Rigorous Work on Finger Millets (Binbi)

On the northern edge of the Maldives, lies H.dh Vaikaradhoo, with a rich history of fertile lands and agricultural significance. Despite the country’s land scarcity, Maldivians are passionate about cropping their own fare. H.Dh Vaikaradhoo has a long history o...

Mariam Shifa 28 Sep 2020 6 reads

The First Radar Stations of the Maldives

It was a time when, foreign vessels were allowed to infilterate into the Maldivian sea and get as much of fish as they want. This was the main reason why the Maldivian Coast guard was formed and came into surface as early as 01 January 1980. At the early time...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 23 Sep 2020 2 reads

The story of a pandemic by our forefathers

Our forefathers used to say that, the time of the pandemic upon the humans is a wrath from god. For some, it might be a wrath, while for others it might also be a blessing. (Bukhaaree 5734, Al Tabary 2/116, Fathul Baaree 6/512) The story of the pandemic tha...

Mohamed Maail Hassan 19 Sep 2020 4 reads

Nolhivaranfaru ‘Ruh Gandu’ Beach: A Haven of Tranquillity

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...

Mariam Shifa 22 Aug 2020 5 reads

A Walk Down Memory Lane — Kaashidhoo Kandu Calamity

“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...

Mariam Shifa 16 Aug 2020 4 reads

HA. Gallandhoo - A Conserved Island in Bodu Thiladhunmathi

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...

Mariam Shifa 14 Aug 2020 3 reads

The Islamic Conquest of Constantinople

A mother takes her son to the outskirts of the land to edge of the sea. She shows him a great city. A city filled with exquisite beauty and magnificence and historical importance. Then she would tell the young boy that he would one day conquer the city, for...

Ziyan Amjad 26 Jul 2020 1 reads