Maldives being one of the most beautiful and tranquil destinations in the whole world has become a crowd-puller for tourists from all around the world. With its natural splendor Maldives has succeeded in being one of the most loved tourist venues in the globe. The pristine beaches and turquoise blue waters seclude this magnificent island making it a haven of serenity and harmony. This outer appearance is not the only fact which makes it a beautiful country it is made even striking with its own unique culture, customs and norms that are equally practiced by every Maldivian. It is always better to know much information about the social conventions in Maldives.
Maldives is a country where Islam is practiced in a heavy scale. Islam is the national religion and no other observances are permitted. According to the laws of the country, only Muslims can become citizens, own property or marry in the land. Maldivians fit in to the Sunni section and the daily life is carried on according to Islam principals. The extensive faith in jinns, who are evil spirits has influenced in a merger of Islam with customary atoll beliefs which is popular as fandita. Marriage is legal by the age of eighteen even though half of the females marry by fifteen. A man is free to have four wives if he is financially capable of supporting the family. Marriages can only happen between the Muslim religions. Unlike the family units in other countries Maldives has a very nuclear group of families because most of them are very poor and not financially stable.
Maldives is a country which has the maximum divorce rates in the world. Maldives indeed is a wonderful country which follows its cultures and respects its religion to the utmost. If you are looking forward to experience the gist of this fascinating Maldivian customs, you can visit the Maldives this holiday. You can also choose yourself a place to stay among the many Maldives resorts available before arriving so your holiday would be a hassle free one. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is one of the popular Maldives Spa Resorts you can find in the island and will certainly spoil you with its luxurious treats. One could surely have a splendid holiday if you choose this resort during your next Maldives tour.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+
