Maldives Underwater Sculpture Destroyed Because It Is Deemed Idolatry

Diving lovers can no longer enjoy the statue's attractions in the Sea. Because the Maldives government (Republic of Maldives) has destroyed the statue which is considered an idol. Maldives is known as a country that has many beautiful beaches and underwater scenery and there are more than 700 thousand foreign tourists visiting the country each year.

But the Maldives is a country with a majority of Muslims, and has rules that are quite strict when it comes to addressing the faith of the people there.

An underwater sculpture installation in the Resort of the Maldives Maldives Sirru Fen Fush and made by British Artist Jason DeCaires Taylor. Finally it did not last long after getting pressure from Maldives religious groups.

At the request of the community through religious groups requesting that the statue under the sea be destroyed immediately. Because it can be idolatry of divers or local fishermen, even though such cases have never been reported.

President Abdulla Yameen finally ordered the Police to destroy Jason's underwater sculpture. Photographs of the destruction of the Maldives Underwater Statue published by the Maldives Police via its Twitter page.

Jason the artist also learned about the destruction of the statue on the seabed from his friend who accidentally saw the Maldives Police Twitter Post.

"I was really disappointed and hurt after finding the news that my work had been destroyed by the Maldives Government. There is no notification, consultation or dialogue though. Jason also explained that none of the underwater sculptures he created had religious significance, representing history or culture.

The results of his work are called Coralarium which symbolizes the symbol of human relations with their environment in this case underwater biota. The destruction of the underwater statue which is considered an idol of this worship received a pro and contra response from a number of citizens on social media, and did not regret the action.

"Good between rights and vanity, at the time of Prophet Ibrahim leveled, there is something more noble among us than the Prophet Ibrahim As ?? Add @ Password

"Religion that makes org back in ancient times. In Islam, whatever achievements you will never care about except achievements in religion. Maybe the competition to memorize verses is more valuable than you find new fuel technology. Look around them always makes trouble in every country with different beliefs with them. They will scream as if they are victims, add @Shinting Wong

"First the government allowed the installation, and now it is forcing to move the statue. This is only a political drama, "added @butterflieee.

This is sad. I am sure this will not help occupancy and crises in the tourism sector! "Added @LifeispreciousB

"The black box statue also needs to be destroyed? idols too? Add Lumatt

"The stupidity is evenly distributed ... Only human figures are considered idols. Not all banned scarecrows, because of idols. Or a police pack is also prohibited. Strange y. How can the primitive mindset be maintained by @Vendetta.