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The Maldivian government has today increased the allowance given to single mothers and fathers to 15,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa. This decision, announced on December 25, 2025, is an important step taken by the government to improve the living standards of single parents and to find solutions to the financial difficulties faced in raising children. With this change, the allowance will increase significantly compared to the amount previously received, and social security will be ensured for many families. The government has stated that the increased funds will be disbursed to eligible parties according to the prescribed procedures.
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Over 7,700 Maldivians from different parts of the country are scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah in conjunction with the December holidays this year. These trips are being organized by a large number of Umrah groups in conjunction with school holidays and government holidays, and this is one of the times in recent years when the largest number of Maldivians are going for Umrah. Visa and other arrangements required for these trips have now been completed, and different groups are scheduled to depart in the coming days.
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To celebrate National Unity Day, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, a large number of residents from R. Meedhoo visited B. Thulhaadhoo and colorfully celebrated this day in a spirit of unity. This trip was an activity carried out with the aim of maintaining the unity and brotherhood among Maldivians, and further strengthening the relationship between the two islands. Thulhaadhoo gave a warm welcome to the delegation from Meedhoo, and in connection with this day, the people of both islands jointly held various social activities and highlighted the importance of unity. Such a large event held between two islands in the atolls is an example shown to the entire Maldives.
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A case has been filed in court on December 25, 2025, seeking the return of an iPhone gifted in connection with a promise to marry someone. The plaintiff claims that since the relationship did not proceed after giving hope of marriage, the expensive phone given during that period should be returned. As this is a case submitted seeking a determination on how to handle such gifts in the judicial process, the court has not yet disclosed further details of the case.
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With the aim of enriching the National Library's collection of books and providing more opportunities for readers, a large donation of books was made to the institution on Thursday, December 25, 2025, by generous donors. The donation includes a large number of scholarly and literary books from various fields, which will greatly enhance the library's reference section. Receiving such a large donation is an important step in increasing the interest in reading books within the Maldivian society and enriching the information needed by researchers.
