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Festival Name
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Description
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Ramadan (rorda mas):
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Ramadan (rorda mas)
The Islamic month of fasting.
Most importat religious event.
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Kuda Id:
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The sighting of the new month.
Commemorates the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed.
Celebrated at the end of Ramdan
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National Day:
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The first day of the third month of the lunar calendar.
Mark the day Mohammed Thakurufaan and his men overthrew the Portuguese on Malé in 1573.
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Victory Day:
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Commemorates the victory over Sri Lankan mercenaries who thries to overthrow the Maldivian government in 3rd November 1988.
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Republic Day:
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Commemorates the current republic, which was founded in 11th Novemeber 1968.
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