Meedhoo in Addu Atoll held its first Decentralization Day on Thursday, one year after the establishment of its independent local council following an October referendum. A ceremony in the Meedhoo Council meeting room honored former Katheebs and councilors with portraits, and the island's official anthem was unveiled.
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The island of Meedhoo in Addu Atoll celebrated its first-ever Decentralization Day on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of the establishment of its independent local council.
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To mark the milestone, a special ceremony was held in Meedhoo on Thursday, featuring an initiative to honor the island's former leaders. Former island chiefs (Katheebs) and councilors were invited to a portrait-hanging ceremony in the Meedhoo Council meeting room.
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In October last year, a public referendum was held to gauge support for establishing separate councils for Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo, independent of the Addu City Council.
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