Maldives declares Friday Eid ul-Fitr
22 hours ago
MALE, September 8, 2010 (HNS) - Maldives Ministry of Islamic Affairs has declared Thursday as the last day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and September 10, Friday as this year’s Eid ul-Fitr.
In a meeting held at the ministry, Minister..[Full Story]
17-year-old stabbed near Jamaaluddin School
20 hours ago
MALE, September 8 (HNS) – A 17-year-old boy walking near Jamaaluddin School was stabbed Tuesday night.
A police official said a person on a motorcycle stabbed the boy on Rahdhebai Magu at around 12pm. The family, however, said two persons on a motorcycle stabbed the boy.
The police noted that his..[Full Story]
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Police identify Maldivian found dead in a guesthouse
4 hours ago
MALE, September 9, 2010 (HNS) – The police have identified the Maldivian man found dead in a guesthouse in Male as 25-year-old Ali Saddam of Vistharee/Seenu atoll Maradhoo.
According to the police, the man who was found dead Wednesday..[Full Story]
4 hours ago
MALE, September 9, 2010 (HNS) – The police have identified the Maldivian man found dead in a guesthouse in Male as 25-year-old Ali Saddam of Vistharee/Seenu atoll Maradhoo.
According to the police, the man who was found dead Wednesday..[Full Story]
Alms payers in Male decreased, Islamic Ministry reveals
5 hours ago
MALE, September 8 (HNS) – Alms payers in capital Male decreased this year, Islamic Ministry said Wednesday.
Assistant Director Ahmedullah Jameel said 84,569 people paid the alms this year, compared to last year’s 91,862.
The sum received from alms payers in Male, however, increased by 10 percent..[Full Story]
5 hours ago
MALE, September 8 (HNS) – Alms payers in capital Male decreased this year, Islamic Ministry said Wednesday.
Assistant Director Ahmedullah Jameel said 84,569 people paid the alms this year, compared to last year’s 91,862.
The sum received from alms payers in Male, however, increased by 10 percent..[Full Story]