The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced that the first Ihya Forum session in the atolls for this Ramadan will be held tonight in Thaa Dhiyamigili.

The forum will take place at the Dhiyamigili Futsal Ground and is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Tonight’s main lecture will be delivered by Sheikh Azim Khalid.

This year’s Ramadan Ihya Forum series began last night in Malé City, with the inaugural session addressed by Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. A total of 18 Ihya Forum sessions will be conducted nationwide this year, with eight scheduled to be held in Malé City.

In addition to Malé, Ihya Forums will be conducted in 10 islands across the Maldives between 20 February and 11 March, following assessments carried out by the Ministry based on proposals submitted by island councils and local readiness to host the programme. The Ihya Forum has been held annually since 2022, with the number of participating islands increasing each year.

This year’s island sessions will be held in Thinadhoo City on 23 February, Gaafu Dhaalu Madaveli on 24 February, Gaafu Dhaalu Gaddhoo on 25 February, Haa Alifu Ihavandhoo on 27 February, Lhaviyani Naifaru on 3 March, Kaafu Himmafushi on 4 March, Kaafu Guraidhoo on 6 March, Laamu Maavah on 9 March, and Raa Meedhoo on 11 March.

The Ministry said the Ihya Forum is among its longest-running outreach initiatives, providing religious guidance, opportunities for public engagement through question-and-answer sessions, and the distribution of religious books and prizes.

As part of this year’s programme, the Ministry will also produce short video content addressing frequently asked religious questions for social media platforms. Special sessions will be conducted for staff of Government institutions and non-governmental organisations on making effective use of time during Ramadan, alongside a dedicated programme for children and a large public lecture in Malé City to mark the start of Ramadan.