Maahefun
Celebration of the beginning of Ramadan in the Maldives
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Maahefun is a celebration marking the beginning of Ramadan, where Muslims in the Maldives celebrate the taking of their last meal before beginning the month-long fasting.[1]
References
- ^ "Embassy of Maldives organises Maahefun 2017 for the Maldivian community in the UK". Embassy of the Republic of Maldives, London. 20 May 2017.