A nation can only thrive if its children receive quality education rooted in Islamic values and strong moral character, Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Heena Waleed, declared during a teacher recognition ceremony held at Central Hotel in Malé on Friday night.
Presiding as chief guest at the event honouring educators from Excel International School, Minister Heena emphasised that teachers play the primary role in shaping future generations.
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“What this nation needs is an educated, well-nurtured generation instilled with fine habits such as self-respect, compassion, and respect for others,” Minister Heena stated. “Beloved teachers are the ones who can play the most leading role in building such a generation.”
In her address, the Minister urged educators and parents to ensure young children are raised to love their country, honour the sacred religion of Islam, and uphold national identity and heritage.
The ceremony featured awards presented to outstanding teachers from Excel International School across various categories, along with a special tribute performance organised by the parents.
އެކްސެލް އިންޓަނޭޝަނަލް ސްކޫލްގެ ފަރާތުން ޓީޗަރުންގެ އަގުވަޒަން ކުރުމަށް ބޭއްވި ކުލަގަދަ ޙަފްލާގައި ވަޒީރު ހީނާ ވަލީދު ބައިވެރިވެވަޑައިގެންވުން. https://t.co/UxgvOEq8pD— Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage (@MoDLCH) October 10, 2026
