Eid Kulhivaru Celebrations 2022 at The Marina @ Crossroads Maldives

28 April, 2022

Marking the end of the holy month of ramadan, The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives will host traditional experiences and exciting activities throughout the three-day Eid Al-Fitr celebration from 2nd to 4th May 2022.

Open to public, everyone is welcome to participate and engage in the 3-day programme, showcasing the island nation traditions, arts & crafts, food, music and more.

The first day of the programme kicks off with an afternoon fun-filled Eid ‘Kulhivaru’ games such as fenkulhi, tug of war and beach games to name a few, that will surely keep day visitors and resort guests active and entertained. Right after, the programme will continue with Maldivian folklore starting from Bodu Mas and Maali parade to a variety show and traditional drumming performances by a Maldivian Boduberu celebrity group while singing and dancing with the crowd.

Eid kulhivaru, meaning Eid activities, refers to the cultural festivities and celebrations that take place during this important holiday. One such example is the beloved Bodu Mas parade which takes place on many islands during this period. 

The following day, the first half of the evening features children’s event with various fun activities and games. The second half of the evening, The Marina will host a Traditional Fashion Show, showcasing inspirational Maldivian dresses and vintage clothes in the typical way of island life. Open to the public, everyone is welcome to participate or watch the fashion show, or even walk the runway.

On the final day of Eid Kulhivaru celebration, CROSSROADS Maldives brings back the awesome pop-up Street Market, offering incredible diverse scene, lined up with food, beverages, art souvenirs and clothing vendors from its two stunning resorts – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives, The Marina, as well as small entrepreneurs from the capital Male’ Island – so there is bound to be something for everyone. Be delighted with live performances, dancing to street music and enjoy crowd engagement throughout the night.

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The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives is the first and largest fully integrated lifestyle hub, in the Indian ocean, located in the heart of Maldives. The awe-inspiring shopping, entertainment and dinning destination, with in a convenient 15-minutes speedboat ride from Malé and Velana international airport. The Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives offers a vast array of lifestyle outlets, featuring world renowned restaurants, as well as casual dining possibilities, and with endless entertainment offerings. Blending the elegant chic of a European Riviera town with the idyllic, tropical ambiance of the Indian Ocean, The Marina @ CROSSROADS creates a remarkable lifestyle destination bursting with unique memorable experiences. Discover all the pleasures in one amazing destination.

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If you're looking for an excuse to escape, you've come to the right place. When you book Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, you are guaranteed a 15% discount on dining, a 15% discount on treatments from the à la carte menu at Rock Spa®, and a welcome fruit basket on arrival.