The Maldives marked National Day 1446 with a solemn and spirited flag ceremony at Republic Square on Wednesday. The event, which began at 6 a.m., was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed, alongside Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and his spouse, Aishath Afreen Mohamed.
The ceremony saw President Muizzu and the First Lady greeted by key officials, including Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage Adam Naseer Ibrahim.
The day’s proceedings included a special prayer reflecting the significance of the occasion, followed by a flag-hoisting ceremony. The event concluded with a stirring performance of the Maldives' national anthem by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) military band.
National Day, observed annually on the first of Rabi’ al-Awwal, commemorates the heroism of al-Sultan al-Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A’uzam. This day serves as a tribute to the resilience and sacrifice that led to the Maldives' liberation from Portuguese rule, celebrating the enduring spirit of independence that defines the nation.
The ceremony saw President Muizzu and the First Lady greeted by key officials, including Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage Adam Naseer Ibrahim.
The day’s proceedings included a special prayer reflecting the significance of the occasion, followed by a flag-hoisting ceremony. The event concluded with a stirring performance of the Maldives' national anthem by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) military band.
National Day, observed annually on the first of Rabi’ al-Awwal, commemorates the heroism of al-Sultan al-Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A’uzam. This day serves as a tribute to the resilience and sacrifice that led to the Maldives' liberation from Portuguese rule, celebrating the enduring spirit of independence that defines the nation.
