Minister Shaheem: Same-sex marriage case must be investigated and action taken

7 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 10:20

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate and take action regarding a same-sex marriage ceremony reportedly conducted at a local resort. Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed emphasized the necessity of protecting the nation's Islamic identity from such illegal acts that violate Maldivian law, confirming that the police are currently treating the matter as a serious investigation.

Shaain Mohamed | 7 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 10:20

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed addresses a session of the People's Majlis. | Peoples Majlis

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has stated that the recent reports of a same-sex marriage must be investigated and appropriate legal action must be taken.

Minister Shaheem made these remarks following the circulation of a video on social media depicting a same-sex marriage ceremony being conducted at a Maldivian resort. The Minister stated that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs formally requested the Maldives Police Service on November 4, 2026, to investigate the matter and take necessary legal action.

Minister Shaheem stated that action must be taken against those who carry out such activities in violation of the Constitution of the Maldives and other relevant laws.

Furthermore, it is essential to remain steadfast in protecting the Maldives from such crimes, which seek to plunge the nation into materialism and tarnish its Islamic identity.

Police confirmed on Friday that they are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show a same-sex marriage ceremony being conducted at a Maldivian resort. The authorities stated that they have launched an investigation into the matter, noting that such acts are prohibited under Maldivian law.

Furthermore, the police have also warned that legal action will be taken against those who engage in such activities.

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has stated that the recent reports of a same-sex marriage must be investigated and appropriate legal action must be taken.

Minister Shaheem stated that action must be taken against those who carry out such activities in violation of the Constitution of the Maldives and other relevant laws.

Furthermore, it is essential to remain steadfast in protecting the Maldives from such crimes, which seek to plunge the nation into materialism and tarnish its Islamic identity.

Furthermore, the police have also warned that legal action will be taken against those who engage in such activities.

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