Male' City, Male'

Gaadiyaa Culture in Male'

Anonymous
November 7, 2023

The "gaadiyaas" of Male' were once an important place of gathering within the city. They served as mobile stalls selling a variety of goods, from "meeru bileh" to cigarettes for 5 rufiyaa a piece. They once served as symbols of the vibrant street life in the city, long forgotten now. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, these places have disappeared, and with it a very important part of public life in Male'

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3.0630°N, 72.9255°E

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