Dhiraagu announces special Ramadan offers

Mar 1, 2025, 9:06 AM
Dhiraagu press conference. -- Photo: Dhiraagu

Dhiraagu press conference. -- Photo: Dhiraagu

Dhiraagu has announced special Ramadan offers with a special challenge from 12-year-old Misha.

Misha appeared at the press conference but did not disclose the details of her challenge. Dhiraagu said the details would be announced during Ramadan.

Manager of Marketing Communications at Dhiraagu Hassan Sharih Adam said the prizes would be available through Misha's Ramadan Challenge.

Dhiraagu's mega offer during the holy month is the opportunity to win 2GB free data daily by slicing watermelon through the Dhiraagu app. Customers also stand the chance to win special prizes by slicing a certain number of watermelons.

The prizes include 10GB free data, AirPods, a Samsung S25 phone, 1TB free data and a holiday trip to Switzerland.

Other Dhiraagu offers for Ramadan:

  • Give a gift and win a gift: Prepaid and postpaid customers can get free data by gifting data to others.
  • Magic Data: Free bonus data for postpaid customers by activating the Select Data add-on.
  • Free 5G router: New 5G Turbo service customers with a package above MVR 549 will get a free 5G router.
  • Free IMO: Activate the add-on from the Dhiraagu app and get free IMO for 90 days. The offer is targeted for foreign customers.

Dhiraagu has also decided to donate MVR 150,000 to the children's shelters Fiyavathi, Amaan Veshi and Amaan Hiyaa. Customers can also use the Dhiraagu app to donate.

Fitr Zakat can also be paid easily through the app.

Dhiraagu plans to continue the Gudi-Fest and Thashibari Movement this Ramadan and the company will collaborate with Moms Aid to provide assistance to 100 families in need under the Ramadan Aid campaign.

Dhiraagu runs various promotions for its customers during the fasting month every year.

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