The police have warned action against those who celebrate Christmas in local islands.
"This service appeals that no activities be held in any local islands to celebrate Christmas, a Christian holiday in conjunction with the New Year," the police said in a post on X.
The police highlighted that it is illegal to celebrate Christmas in local islands and that action will be taken against those who carry out such activities.
Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25 every year.
Encouraging religions other than Islam is prohibited in Maldives. However, every year, many resorts celebrate Christmas and the event is promoted by the 100 percent government-owned Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).
