Muizzu Calls on Citizens to Foster Mutual Respect for Honour and Dignity

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu emphasises that every citizen bears responsibility for fostering mutual respect towards protecting the honour and dignity of others. 

He made the remarks while speaking at the official ceremony to mark National Unity Day 2023.

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Reflecting on the enduring attributes of unity among Maldivians, Muizzu voiced his aspiration for Maldivians to reclaim and reinforce the unity that has diminished over time. 

In this regard, Muizzu expressed that he envisions the Maldives reestablishing and revitalising the dwindling aspects of familial relationships, friendships, and fraternal connections, safeguarding honour and dignity while fostering enduring compassion and empathy.

Recalling these friendly gestures, Muizzu reminisced about the communal practices of sharing clothes, feeding the neighbours, and sweeping the neighbour’s outdoor space. He highlighted the restart of the halted education system and the loss of electricity, which he described as concerted efforts through an Islamic and nationalistic approach.

Muizzu Emphasises Allegiance to Islam on National Unity Day

Muizzu also emphasised that the primary message derived from the observance of National Unity Day is to reinforce our allegiance to Islam. 

Muizzu underscored the privilege for all citizens of having fostered unity through the shared Islamic faith and urged the preservation of these fraternal bonds at all costs. 

He highlighted the auspicious circumstances of Maldivians, who are united through common ideals such as shared religious beliefs and a common language and stressed the significance of such unity.

Muizzu eloquently described the unity of Maldivians by highlighting the symphony in the shared letters of the Dhivehi language, the safety construed from the shared culture, the unbroken chain formed by the lineage, and the harmonious landscape painted by the beauty of the similar islands. 

Muizzu stressed that these elements intricately weave us into a tapestry of unity, distinguishing us as a unique nation.

The National Unity Day, observed annually on December 26, commemorates the unity and solidarity demonstrated by citizens following the catastrophic 2004 tsunami.