The Maldives celebrates the 46th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain tomorrow, July 26.
At 6:30am a special flag hoisting ceremony at the Republic Square is scheduled to start the events of the day.
At 10:00am a special ceremony is to be held Dharubaaruge where the President will award National Exemplary Service Medals and National Service Medals in recognition of recipients who made important contributions to the state and the people of the Maldives.
The President has decided to award the National Exemplary Service Medal to eight individuals and the National Service Medal to six people, according to the President’s Office.
