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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended a special military parade and performances by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in Malé to mark Victory Day.
Mariyam Adheela
MALE’: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended the military parade held at Republic Square on Monday to commemorate the Maldives’ Victory Day.
The presidential couple were welcomed upon arrival by Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy.
The ceremony began with the raising of the presidential flag, followed by a special military parade prepared for the occasion.
The event featured a military parade and performances by the MNDF military band, showcasing the discipline and capabilities of the country’s armed forces as the nation commemorated the historic occasion.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, President Muizzu posed for a commemorative photograph with the participating military personnel.
The ceremony was attended by Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Chief Justice Abdul Ghani Mohamed, Cabinet ministers and other senior state officials.
Victory Day is commemorated annually on November 3 to honour those who defended the Maldives during the 1988 coup attempt and to remember the sacrifices made to safeguard the country’s sovereignty.
