Islam is the official religion of Maradhu Island as in all the other islands of the Republic of Maldives. To be a Maldivian is to be a Muslim and it is an integral part of  the daily life of all Maldivians.

With the spread of Islam to West Asia and Persia, the Arabs took over the maritime trade of the Persians, who by that time had thriving links with South and South East Asia. By the mid Eighth Century, there were Arab settlements in Kerela. Moreover, in the 10th century the Arabs had founded settlements on the Malabar Coast.

Therefore, it was just a matter of time before the Arabs extended their influence to the Maldives. This Arabian influence culminated in the ruling monarch embracing the Islamic faith in the mid twelfth century.

Upon Conversion, in 1153 AD, the Maldives was declared a Sultanate and the ruling monarch adopted the name of al Sultan Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Siri Bavanaadhitthiya Mahaa Radhun, also known as Dharumavantha Rasgefaanu. Knowledge of the new religion was freely disseminated and Islamic law and regulations were instituted in the country.

Over the centuries various indigenous habits and traditions have combined with Islam, to cater to the particular needs of the society. Islam has been the unifying strength behind Maradhu island and the Maldive Nation as a whole.

To perform daily prayers and religious rituals there are seven mosques in Maradhu island today of which two performs Friday prayers.

Buruzu Mosque

Dhandivara Mosque

Rashikede Mosque

Hukuru Mosque

Maa Mosque