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Garudhiya or garudiya (Dhivehi: ގަރުދިޔަ) is a clear fish broth.It is one of the basic and traditional food items of Maldivian cuisine.The broth is based on tuna species found in the nation's ocean waters such as skipjack (kanḍumas or goḍa), yellowfin tuna (kanneli), little tunny (lațți), or frigate tuna (raagonḍi).
Processed tuna (Maldives fish) is used as pieces or as shavings. In order to make curries, the raw or the still-soft processed tuna is cut into 1 ⁄ 2 -inch-thick (13 mm) sections. Dry processed tuna is mainly used to make short eats (hedhika) called gulha , masroshi , kulhi bōkiba , kavaabu, bajiya (the local version of the Indian samosa ...
Mas huni (Dhivehi: މަސްހުނި) is a typical Maldivian breakfast, comprising tuna, onion, coconut, lime juice and chili. [2] All ingredients are finely chopped and mixed with the grated meat of the coconut.
Around the 2nd century AD, Arab traders stopped by the Maldives en route to the Far East – their first record of the Maldives islands, which they called Mahal Dibiyat, is from these traders. The Maldives provided enormous quantities of cowrie shells, an international currency at the time. The cowrie became the symbol of the Maldives Monetary ...
In ancient times, Maldives were renowned for cowries, coir rope, dried tuna fish (Maldive fish), ambergris (maavaharu) and coco de mer (tavakkaashi). Local and foreign trading ships used to load these products in the Maldives and bring them abroad. Nowadays, the mixed economy of Maldives is based on the principal activities of tourism, fishing ...
Prostitution in the Maldives is illegal and foreigners who engage in prostitution can expect to be deported and Maldivians can expect a prison sentence. [5] [6] Homosexuality in the Maldives was criminalised in the 1880s. [7] Public holidays in the Maldives include both civilian dates and Islamic religious holidays. [8] Family life
Thinadhoo City is the capital of Gaafu Dhaalu region in the atoll of Huvadhu of the Maldives. It has its own dialect of Dhivehi which is considerably different from northern speech. The name Thinadhoo is derived from Euphorbia hirta , locally known as Thina Vina (Thina Weed), a pantropical weed used for herbal medicines which grew in the island.
Maldives State Shipping was established in 2020 to serve all the traders in the Maldives for their imports and exports through MSS's liner services. [3] The company also creates employment opportunities for seafaring Maldivians. MSS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of STO. [6]