Masha Midhath   14 March 2023 - 02:41 AM
JP Leader and Parliament member for Mamigili Constituency, Mr. Gasim Ibrahim has sent greetings on the occasion of the Commonwealth Day.

In his message, Gasim sent his best wishes to the Head of the Commonwealth and King Charles of the United Kingdom. In addition, Gasim also sent congratulations to the leaders and people of the Commonwealth countries.



Commonwealth Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday in March. This year it is celebrated on March 13.

With ‘Forging a sustainable and Peaceful Common Future’ as its theme this year, Commonwealth Day aims to unite 2.5 billion Commonwealth citizens in celebration of their shared values and principles, and in pursuit of a common future, centred on sustainability and peace.

This year marks the first Commonwealth Day presided over by His Majesty King Charles III as King and Head of the Commonwealth. 

The Maldives left the Commonwealth on October 13, 2016 under President Yameen's rule. However, along with President Solih's decision to rejoin the Commonwealth, the Maldives was re-admitted to the Commonwealth in February 2020.