President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed have attended the National Day 1446 flag ceremony. The special function, held at Republic Square, commenced at 06:00hrs.
The President and First Lady were accompanied by Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, his spouse Aishath Afreen Mohamed, and other senior government officials. Upon their arrival, they were warmly welcomed by the Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon and the Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture, and Heritage Adam Naseer Ibrahim.
Moreover, the ceremony was attended by Speaker of Parliament, Chief Justice, Cabinet Ministers and Ambassadors to Maldives, government officials and school students.
The ceremony featured a flag-hoisting activity, followed by a special prayer that highlighted the significance of the occasion. The event concluded with a 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 heroic efforts of al-Sultan al-Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A’uzam in liberating the Maldives from Portuguese rule. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the resilience and sacrifices that have shaped the nation’s independence.