Islamic affairs minister calls for the preservation of independence on National Day
23 Dec 2014, 12:07 PM
Ismail Humaam Hamid
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem has urged all citizens to refrain from actions which might threaten the independence of the country.
While addressing the nation on the occasion of National Day, Shaheem said that a nation will develop only if there is unity and peace within the country.
National Day is observed on the first of Rabee ul Awwal – the third month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar – celebrating the victory of Mohamed Thakurufaanu over the Portuguese occupation in the year 1573.
“There is peace and calm within the Maldivian people. We have maintained Islamic unity and are strengthening ties with the Islamic Ummah (community),” said Shaheem this morning.
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