The Maldives marked its 58th Independence Day on 26 July 2023 with flag-hoisting ceremonies in Male' and Addu City and an official ceremony at the Maldives Centre for Social Education. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed the nation and conferred awards of honour and recognition on 23 citizens.
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A customary flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Republic Square in Male' on Wednesday morning as part of the activities planned to celebrate the country's 58th Independence Day. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed attended the event which took place at 6 a.m.
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In the afternoon of Thursday, MNDF also hosted a customary parade to commemorate the occasion. The parade, which kicked off at Republic Square, was observed by President Solih and First Lady Fazna.
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President Solih awarded the National Award of Honour to five individuals and the National Award of Recognition to 18 individuals.
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to mark the 58th anniversary of the country gaining full independence after 78 years as a British protectorate.
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Vice President Faisal Naseem attended a similar flag-hoisting ceremony held in Addu City, 290 nautical miles away from the capital Male'.
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Dr Lutfi's award recognised his national commitments to the government over a period of more than 34 years and his invaluable contributions to the Maldives' education sector.
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More than 1000 performers from schools across the country, Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and cultural troupes from Male', Kaashidhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll, Vashafaru Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, and Dhiggaru Island in Meemu Atoll took part in the grand event held at the National Football Stadium in Male'.
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The 58th Independence Day celebrations featured a parade of honour and route march by the Maldives National Cadet Corps (MNCC), with the participation of 14 schools from Malé.
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President Solih was then escorted to the presidential dais, where he received an honorary 21-gun salute.
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