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Freedom of religion in the Maldives

In the Maldives, people believe in different religions like Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Everyone has the right to believe in any religion they want. This is called freedom of religion. But in the Maldives, the government only allows people to practice Islam. This means that if someone follows a different religion, they can't do any religious activities in public places. This might make people feel sad or hurt because they can't freely express their beliefs. It's like being told you can only eat one type of food even if you don't like it, and you can't have anything else. It's important for everyone to have the right to practice their own religion without fear of punishment or discrimination.