Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2016
The topic ‘Roadha’ (Fasting) mentions Hailu (Menstruation) and
Nifaasverivun (Postpartum bleeding).
The meanings of these terms are given in a separate table at the end of
the unit. In addition to these words, the meaning for the term
Ihuthilaamuvun (Nocturnal Emission) is also stated in this table.
Grade 6
The topic ‘Hinaigathun’ (full ablution/ritual purification) mentions
Hailu (Menstruation), Nifaasverivun (Postpartum bleeding) and
Junubuverivun (sexual intercourse) as conditions that make ritual
purifications obligatory on a person. But no further details are given.
The topic ‘Roadha’ (Fasting) mentions Baaliguvun (puberty) as a
condition that makes fasting obligatory on a person.
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