Official Republic Day function scheduled for November 19th

The President’s Office has announced that the official ceremony to commemorate this year’s Republic Day will be held on the night of Thursday, November 19th.

According to the President’s Office, the ceremony will begin at 8:30pm, at Hulhumalé Central Park.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a national address during the event.

The ceremony will also include the presentation of the National Award for Public Service to individuals with long records of service, along with the President’s Special Achievement Awards for those who have achieved exceptional distinctions.

The National Award for Public Service is a prestigious national honour conferred by the President on individuals who have served the state for more than 35 years with competence and integrity. Recipients receive a Shield of Honor, a Badge of Honor, and a Certificate of Recognition. The President’s Office stated that recipients are selected by the National Awards Committee.

Meanwhile, the President’s Special Achievement Awards will be presented to individuals whose achievements in academia, skills, and innovation have received national recognition. Selected by the Special Achievement Awards Committee, recipients will receive a commemorative medal and a certificate.

Republic Day is observed annually in the Maldives on November 11 to commemorate the historic restoration of the republican system of government. The occasion represents the nation’s independence, democratic values, and unity.