Maldives celebrates 45th Independence Day July 26: Timetable
25 Jul 2010, 5:52 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Maldives celebrates Independence Day on Monday July 26, marking the 45th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain.
All events are scheduled to commence following a special prayer conducted after the dawn prayer.
July 26
6:00am: The national flag will be hoisted across all the islands of the Maldives. President Mohamed Nasheed will hoist the national flag in Male’. President Mohamed Nasheed will address the nation.
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