President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed have attended the National Day 1447 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.
Also in attendance were the Chief Justice, Cabinet Ministers and Ambassadors to Maldives, senior government officials and school students.
The ceremony featured hoisting the national flag, followed by a special prayer underscoring 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. The day serves as a reminder of the resilience and sacrifices that have shaped the nation’s independence.