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Special celebrations for Victory Day commence with a large congregation for dawn prayer

The Maldives National Defence Force began Victory Day activities on Tuesday with a large dawn prayer congregation at the Islamic Centre, joined by President Muizzu and senior defence officials. A special prayer service followed, honouring the national heroes who died during the mercenary attack of November 3, 1988.

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  1. Tue 3 Nov
    The MNDF commenced special activities to mark Victory Day with a large congregation for dawn prayers at the Islamic Centre. on Tuesday only Raajje (English) The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) commenced special activities to mark Victory Day on Tuesday, beginning with a large congregation for dawn prayers at the Islamic Centre.

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How the reporting differs

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Special celebrations for Victory Day commence with a large congregation for dawn prayer

19 people Maldivians who lost their lives defending the nation during the invasion

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  • 19 people Maldivians who lost their lives defending the nation during the invasion Raajje (English) A total of 19 Maldivians—comprising eight soldiers and 11 civilians—lost their lives while defending the nation during this harrowing invasion.

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  • 11 civilians civilians among those killed Raajje (English) A total of 19 Maldivians—comprising eight soldiers and 11 civilians—lost their lives while defending the nation during this harrowing invasion.

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  • A special prayer service was held to honor the memory of the national heroes who fell during the mercenary attack on the Maldives. Islamic Centre Raajje (English) Following the dawn prayer, a special prayer service was held at the Islamic Centre to honor the memory of the national heroes who fell during the mercenary attack on the Maldives on November 3, 1988.

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  • President Muizzu joined the congregation for the Fajr prayer. earlier today Raajje (English) President Muizzu joined the congregation for the Fajr prayer held earlier today.

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