The Day Maldives Embraced Islam is a public holiday in the Maldives, and it is observed on the first day of Rabi al-Thani, the fourth month of the Islamic calendar.
The Day Maldives Embraced Islam commemorates the cornerstone when the Maldives converted to Islam from Buddhism. The Maldives had cultural and economic ties with its nearest neighbors, Sri Lanka and India, for centuries, and Buddhism was the original religion of the islanders.
In the early 12th century, the King of the Maldives decided to convert to Islam. Although the exact reasons are unknown, the conversation might be partially explained by the increasing importance of the Arabs traders in the Indian Ocean.
Islam is now the official religion, and other religions' open practice is forbidden in the Maldives. According to the Constitution of Maldives, every citizen should follow Islam rules, and only Muslims are allowed to become citizens of Maldives.
The following is the list of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam in the Maldives from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | Oct 27, 2022 | Thursday |
| The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | Oct 17, 2023 | Tuesday |
| The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | Oct 05, 2024 | Saturday |
| The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | Sep 24, 2025 | Wednesday |
| The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | Sep 13, 2026 | Sunday |
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