Will they serve alcohol to a Muslim in the Maldives?

I read everywhere that alcohol beverages are prohibited in the Maldives. However, they also state that it's allowed to sell it in the resorts to non-Muslims as the resorts are private properties.

Is that really enforced? do they check the religion for real upon request to ensure that you are a non-Muslim?

To make it an easy question: can a Muslim drink there, especially if the person has a name generally only used by Muslims?

Best Answer

Legally, if you are a Muslim who is 18 years old or older, you can technically buy alcohol, but it is banned for the local population, though alcohol is served at most resorts and liveaboard boats. So, hotels and other locations might give you alcohol, but don't expect it at most local bars and locations (especially many airports).

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Can Muslims drink alcohol in Maldives?

Legally, if you are a Muslim who is 18 years old or older, you can technically buy alcohol, but it is banned for the local population, though alcohol is served at most resorts and liveaboard boats.

Are you allowed to drink alcohol in Maldives?

As a Muslim State where Sharia Law applies the consumption and therefore the importation and selling of alcohol is illegal in The Maldives. Sharia Law is not applied at private resorts, where alcohol is available but all local or inhabited islands, including Male are "dry".

Do resorts in Maldives serve alcohol?

Alcoholic Maldives island resortsThe expensive resorts offer alcohol, but it is quite expensive. If you want to relax all day long with alcoholic cocktails, pay attention to the hotels operating on the all-inclusive system, which includes alcohol. You will not need to worry about where to get your favorite drinks.

Is alcohol served in Maldives during Ramadan?

Resorts will serve alcohol as normal. As far as I'm aware you won't notice any difference during Ramadan.

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