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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared Sunday, 10 September a government holiday, in response to a request from the Elections Commission ahead of the first round of the presidential election on Saturday, 9 September. All state agencies except the EC and support agencies are expected to be closed that day.
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Sat 9 SepThe first round of the presidential elections is set to take place.Saturday, 9 Septemberonly Maldives RepublicWith the first round of the presidential elections set to take place on Saturday, 9 September, Solih made the decision in response to a request from the Elections Commission (EC), the President's Office said.
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Sun 10 SepPresident Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared Sunday, 10 September a government holiday.Sunday, 10 Septemberonly Maldives RepublicnewestSunday, 10 September, will be a government holiday, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared.
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