Since the Maldives is an island nation, its culture is mostly based on the island lifestyle and even their festivals revolve around the sea. The culture has indirect influences from Indian, African, Arab and Sri Lankan cultures and it’s truly worth exploring!
Their language
Their official language is Dhivehi. Those who have been to Sri Lanka or India will find similarities in Dhivehi with Sinhalese or Hindi, but they are totally separate languages.
Religious backgrounds
Their official religion is Islam and every citizen of the Maldives is a Sunni Muslim. Since religion is an integral part here in the Maldives, many cultural aspects are based on the Islamic Sharia law.
Food patterns
Quite obviously, fish plays an important role in the Maldivian cuisine as it is an island nation. If you spend a day or two at a Maldives beach resort, you’ll be able to enjoy fish dishes in various forms such as cooked, baked or grilled – you name it! These dishes are usually paired together with rice, which is their staple food.
Their festivals
Ramazan or Ramadan is the most celebrated festival in the Maldives and popular resorts the likes of Faarufushi Maldives design special packages when it’s this season of the year.
