Dates which were donated by Saudi Arabia are now being distributed to households in Male'.

The dates are being distributed by Male City Council, everyday from 9:00am till 12:30pm except for public holidays. During the nights, dates will be distributed from 9:00pm till 12:00am. On Saturdays, the timings remain unchanged from 9:00am till 12:30pm.

The poor will be prioritised in the distribution of dates.

Ministry of Islamic Affairs also previously said that they will give the highest priority to the poor in the distribution of the dates donated by Saudi Arabia.

Around 50 tonnes of dates has been donated by Saudi Arabia, to be distributed among Maldivians. According to the Ministry, dates will be distributed on a first come first served basis - after taking into consideration that the poor is the first priority

One packet of dates is to be distributed per household in all cities and islands, after tallying the number of inhabited households and the poor. After the distribution of the dates to the poor, one packet of dates will once again be distributed per household on a first come first served basis.

Dates will be distributed after the households are verified for authenticity.