The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources, in collaboration with Housing Development Corporation (HDC), has launched Moodhu Fest 2026 as part of activities to commemorate World Oceans Day.
The festival was officially inaugurated by Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam during a special ceremony.
Speaking at the event, the minister highlighted the importance of the ocean to the Maldives, noting its close connection to the country’s culture, traditions and livelihoods. He emphasised the need to protect and preserve marine resources and said safeguarding the ocean is a shared responsibility to ensure its sustainability for future generations.
The event has been organised in two sessions, according to the ministry. The morning programme focuses on engaging children through a Discover Dive experience aimed at helping them appreciate the marine environment. A coral planting activity has also been included as part of the programme.
The second session, scheduled from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, features a range of water sports activities alongside exhibition stalls and public engagement programmes.
Moodhu Fest 2026 forms part of a broader series of activities organised by the Fisheries Ministry to mark World Oceans Day. As part of the celebrations, a nationwide reef fishing competition was held on 19 June.
