The weird creatures that ‘invaded’ Fuvahmulah
Perhaps, I don’t actually remember, but i hear people say that the breadfruits in Fuvahmulah were almost wiped out by an insect. My father’s island- Fuvahmulah- is an isle that is covered by thick vegetation. The greatest gift that the island has bestowed is the nutritious soil and abundance of fruits and thick vegetation that are vital for… Read More »
The gracious koel
Koel, locally knows as koveli, is the most gracious bird that i have ever seen. Among the birds of Maldives, this is among the actual residents of the Maldives. I remember the calls of the koel before it landed on the hands of my cousins. First, it was the calls- k..aau..kaau. Then it will be seen perching on… Read More »
The unique hair bun of Maldivian women
Women have always had an important role in the family and community. In the early history of Maldives, Maldives witnessed woman as a Sultana or ruler. Several historians have confirmed that female rulers have reigned over the islands up until the 16th century. Ibn Batuta who came upon the women of Maldives in the 1300s saw it rather strange to… Read More »
The rivalry of black magic that resulted in the depopulation of Fuvahmulah
This is a fictions story that I have written based on black magic and mysticism in the Maldives. Black magic was practiced against a family in the island that lead to the depopulation of Fuvahmulah. It was believed that Fuvahmulah was depopulated thrice and no exact cause has been found till today. Some historians say the island was depopulated… Read More »