Munnaaru TV

Munnaaru TV
Logo since 2016
CountryMaldives
Broadcast areaMaldives, South Asia
StationsPSM News
HeadquartersMalé, Maldives
Programming
Language(s)
Picture format480i SD
Ownership
OwnerPublic Service Media
Sister channelsTVM
PSM news
YES TV
Maldives TV
Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu
Dhivehi FM
Dheenuge Adu
TVM Qur'an
History
LaunchedDecember 29, 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-29)
Links
Websitepsmnews.mv

Munnaaru TV (English: Dome TV) is the public service broadcasting Islamic Religious TV channel of the Maldives.

History

It was formed on 29 December 2016. by former President of the Maldives Abdulla Yameen and the former Islamic Minister Ahmed Ziyad.[1]

This channel only shows religious programs and series, including archived Religious Lectures, Islaamee Dhiri Ulhun, Muhammad Rasool Allah, Salahuddin Ayyoubi, etc.

During the COVID-19 Lockdown in 2020, Munnaaru TV, along with Yes TV, in association with the Ministry of Education aired the Telikilaas (Tele-Class) series, which won the UNESCO Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation.[2]

The channel will be on air daily from 4 pm to 12 am, on Fridays at 11 am to 12 am and on specific days like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha will be on air at 6:30 am to 12 am. AT 12 am, a special Radio transmission of Dheenuge Adu, launched alongside with Munnaaru TV will be on.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Maldives launches Islamic TV channel 'Munnaaru'". Avas. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  2. ^ Rasheed, Aishath Hanaan Hussain (22 February 2021). ""Telikilaas" series wins UNESCO Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation". Raajje TV. Retrieved 11 August 2024.


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