All year round fine tropical weather in Maldives provides the ideal holiday for both families as well as loners seeking tranquillity and relaxation. However the beauty of these Islands is not limited to the gifts of Mother Nature; the wonderful cultural heritage and the various festivals of the Maldives complements the natural beauty of the country and as it boasts a range of cultural and religious festivals throughout the year. Thus anyone who visits these Islands, regardless of the time of year, can experience the vivid and vibrant atmosphere in the Maldives.
As the main religion amongst the people of this tropical Island nation is Islam most of the celebrations in these Islands are religious festivals originating from Islam culture. And the people of Maldives take each and every festival very seriously and celebrate each in style.
One such religious celebration is the Muharram or the Islamic New Year. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and as this calendar is based on the moon, Muharram, when compared to the Gregorian calendar, changes year to year. In Islamic customs this month is considered one of the most sacred four months and therefore fighting is prohibited during this period.
Considering the religious aspect of it there is a day or two of fasting involved which ends with great feasting. Families get together and cook sumptuous and delectable Maldivian cuisine and as with all Islamic fetes friends and family gather in feasting.
Visitors to the Maldives can also experience this festival and can celebrate it either with the locals or at the hotel or resort they are residing in. Most often during this New Year season hotels and other accommodation providers offer great deals making a visit to these islands easy on one’s pocket.
Enjoy Muharram and other fetes in the tropics with the complements of sandy beaches and lovely blue oceans at a Maldives resort. Accommodation options in these Islands guarantee modern amenities and Maldives luxury hotels as well as budget hotels all boast warm hospitality. For luxury accommodation to celebrate Muharram in style try the Anantara Dhigu, Maldives.