Eid Prayers Set for 7 AM Across Maldives

Eid prayers in Malé City will be held at 24 mosques and four outdoor locations, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced. The outdoor venues include Maafannu Stadium area, Villimalé Football Stadium, Hulhumalé Stadium, and Hulhumalé Cricket Stadium area, chosen to host large gatherings.

In case of bad weather, prayers will move indoors to mosques that usually conduct Friday prayers. The ministry confirmed that all locations, both indoor and outdoor, will have spaces allocated for women.

A notable change this year is the new prayer time — Eid prayers will begin at 7:00 am nationwide, shifting from the previous 7:30 am start.