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President Muizzu Lights Up the Nation: A Radiant Eid Awaits All Maldivians!

President Muizzu's administration is decorating Malé and 36 additional atoll administrative areas with festive lights ahead of Eid al-Fitr, and has issued a directive for an extended government holiday covering March 30 or 31 to April 3, 2025. The Minister of State for Cities said government companies are assisting with the light installations.

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  1. Mon 8 Apr
    The President and First Lady attended the "Eid Ali," inauguration and water fountain reopening. 08 April 2024 only The Standard The President and First Lady attend the “Eid Ali,” inauguration and water fountain reopening / 08 April 2024

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  • We are currently working on installing colorful lights in Malé, with significant assistance from government companies. Additionally, we are extending this initiative to the islands in the atolls, with an additional 36 administrative areas …

    Adam Shareef Umar The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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President Muizzu Lights Up the Nation: A Radiant Eid Awaits All Maldivians!

36 administrative areas additional administrative areas to be illuminated

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  • 36 administrative areas additional administrative areas to be illuminated The Standard with an additional 36 administrative areas to be illuminated this year.

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  • March 31 to April 3, 2025 government office closure days if Eid falls on March 31 The Standard government offices will be closed from March 31 to April 3, 2025.

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  • March 30 to April 3, 2025 government office closure days if Eid falls on March 30 The Standard Should Eid be observed on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the holidays will extend from March 30 to April 3, 2025.

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  • Major thoroughfares in Malé were adorned with festive lights ahead of Eid al-Fitr. In anticipation of Eid al-Fitr Malé The Standard In anticipation of Eid al-Fitr, major thoroughfares in Malé—Majeedhee Magu, Ameenee Magu, and Boduthakurufaanu Magu—are already adorned with vibrant lights.

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