Festivals Celebrated

 

Most of the Maldivian festivals are related to Islam, however there are somefestivals which belongs to old Maldivian traditions, like kite flying festival.Naming a newborn child, Mauloodhu,  rich cultural 'cocktail' can be experienced.A traditional meal called Keyn is prepared for the above Mauloodhus consistingof a number of courses.A single Keyn would serve 10 - 12 people and includes rice, curries, salads,grilled fish, coconut cream, coconut syrup, bananas, puddings and otherdelights.Keyn is set out in a very large wooden dish called a Malaafaiy.The outside of this dish is placed within the dish and small individual plates arefilled with curries, salads, and other items and set around the rice.Individual plates and other food items in individual dishes are placed as well.