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First Lady honours Martyrs of 3 November on Victory Day

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed extended greetings to the people of the Maldives on Victory Day, honouring the martyrs who resisted the attack of 3 November 1988. The article explains that Victory Day is marked every year on 3 November to remember the failed attempt to overthrow the government of then President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

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  1. Thu 3 Nov
    A failed attempt was made to overthrow the Government of then President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, when armed mercenaries landed in Malé and tri… 3 November 1988 only MM TV (English) It remembers the failed attempt on that day to overthrow the Government of then President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, when armed mercenaries landed in Malé and tried to seize control.

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  • Victory Day is marked every year in honour of those who defended the country during the 1988 attack. every year on 3 November MM TV (English) Victory Day is marked every year on 3 November, in honour of those who defended the country during the 1988 attack and safeguarded its independence and sovereignty.

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