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President Muizzu Urges Citizens to Honor Martyrs by Safeguarding Nation’s Future
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in a social media post marking Martyrs' Day observed nationwide on 31 Jan 2025, called on Maldivians to honor the sacrifices of the nation's martyrs and work toward a prosperous future. Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef also posted a tribute, while the article notes the day commemorates Sultan Ali VI, who fell fighting Portuguese invaders in 1558, and has been observed since June 14, 1980.
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Fri 31 JanMartyrs' Day was observed nationwide and President Muizzu posted remarks marking the occasion.31 Janonly The StandardHis remarks came in a social media post marking Martyrs’ Day, observed nationwide today.
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President Muizzu Urges Citizens to Honor Martyrs by Safeguarding Nation’s Future
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1558 yearYear Sultan Ali VI fell in battleThe Standardcommemorating Sultan Ali VI, who valiantly fought against Portuguese invaders and fell in battle in 1558
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June 14, 1980Date Martyrs' Day observation officially beganThe StandardThe Maldives officially began observing Martyrs' Day on the first day of Sha’ban in the Islamic calendar year 1400, which corresponds to June 14, 1980.
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