A traditional Bodu Mas and Maali Parade was held on Wednesday evening to mark Fitr Eid, organized by Male' City Council with Saadha Entertainment to huge acclaim from the public. A large crowd gathered from Olympus to Artificial Beach to watch the procession. 'Bodu Mas' is a large fish woven from coconut palm fronds and paraded by people. 'Maali' is traditionally people dressed up as characters from Maldivian folklore.
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The 'Bodu Mas' [Big Fish] is intricately woven from coconut palm fronds.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
A huge crowd gathered at the Artificial Beach area to join in the festivities.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
A 'Maali' shakes hands with a child in the audience.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
The 'Bodu Mas' [Big Fish] is intricately woven from coconut palm fronds.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
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Fishing the 'Bodu Mas' [Big Fish] in the midst of a large crowd of spectators.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
Hundreds of people gathered to watch the traditional parade on Eid day.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
A child dressed up as a 'Maali'.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
'Maali' in full performance in the procession.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
Two 'Maali' in costumes woven out of coconut palm fronds.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
People watch on as a 'Maali' performs.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
One of the 'Maali' at yesterday's parade.-- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru
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