There is the story of Bodu Thakurufaanu, renowned for its length, who saved the Maldives from Portuguese Invaders. These stories, while very
much anecdotal, are based on the real facts that form the country’s history. Written accounts portray a Maldives whose people have traveled far and wide, adventurers whose geographical isolation had not limited the boundaries of their world. Maldives today remains very much like it had then—small but not lacking;
isolated but not invisible.

1st Century AD – The Roman manual of Navigation, the Periplus Maris Erythraei mentions islands that are assumed to be the Maldives

2nd Century AD – Ptolemy refers to the Maldives in his geography 362 AD Roman historian records a visit of a Maldivian delegation to Rome, bearing gifts to the emperor Julian 662 AD A historical Chinese document records that the King of the Maldives sent gifts to the Chinese Emperor Kao-Tsung of Tang Dynasty

1153 – Maldives converts to Islam
1558 – The Portuguese invade the Maldives
1573 – Mohamed Thakurufaanu liberates the Maldives from the Portuguese
1752 – The Malabars invade the Maldives for three months
1887 – Protectorate signed with Great Britain
1932 – The first Constitution of the Republic of Maldives enacted
1953 – The first Republic with Mohamed Ameen as President
1954 – End of the first Republic as Ameen is ousted; the Maldives reverts to Sultanate with Mohamed Fareed as ruler
1965 – Independence from the British
1968 – End of the Sultanate; second Republic begins with Ibrahim
Nasir as President
1972 – The first island resort is developed; tourists begin arriving to
the Maldives

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You may have noticed that Maldivians are hospitable and peaceful towards visitors. Their culture and religion greatly influence this attitude. In Islam, visitors are highly valued and given the utmost protection and security. Maldivians treat their guests with the same level of care and affection as they would their own family members.

If you want to experience the culture and traditions of Maldives, why not book a day tour or a multi-day tour with Secret Paradise Maldives? Are you ready to book your holiday to Maldives?

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In most Maldivian households, people usually have Roshi and Riha or Mashuni as their morning dish. For lunch, they tend to eat rice, and in the evening, they have short eats (hedhika). For dinner, they usually eat the same food as lunch, which is roshi and rice with curry or garudhiya.

What should I keep in mind before ordering food at a restaurant?

In many Asian countries, including the one you may be visiting, restaurants tend to use a lot of chili in their dishes. If you prefer less spicy food, you can request your main dish with less chili or no chili at all.

Are there any street food places in the Maldives?

Street food is not commonly practiced in the Maldives. However, there are some “take away” food shops in most touristic areas.

What are the food items that are prohibited to bring into Maldives?

Maldives is a 100% Muslim country, therefore any food that is not allowed by Islamic law is prohibited. Alcohol and pork are highly prohibited in Islam.

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