Registration opens for Vilingili Eid Fishing Competition

Keyolha Desk

20 May 2026

The GA. Vilingili Council has opened registration for the fishing competition being organized to celebrate Eid al-Adha 1447.

Titled "Citizens' Fishing Competition 1447" and open to the island's residents, the event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 27. Application forms are now available at the council office counter for those wishing to participate. The council requests interested parties to submit their forms before 13:30 on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The council stated that forms submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

The competition will feature cash prizes. The winning teams will be selected by a five-member committee formed by the council. Rankings will be determined based on the total weight of the fish caught by each team.

Prizes offered for the fishing competition:

First place team: 10,000 MVR
Second place team: 5,000 MVR

Third place team: 3,000 MVR

Team with the most fish caught: 500 MVR

Individual who catches the heaviest fish: 1,000 MVR

This fishing competition is held with the objective of familiarizing the youth of Vilingili with fishing, strengthening friendships among the island's residents, and fostering community spirit.