Utheemu Gears Up For Official National Day Celebrations

Residents of Utheemu in Haa Alifu Atoll, together with the island council, are preparing to host this year’s official National Day celebrations.

The decision to hold the event in Utheemu was announced by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on 28 January. A special task force comprising the island council, state institutions and local civil society organisations has been formed to coordinate the preparations. The task force is responsible for planning and finalising the activities for the occasion.

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The government has allocated a budget to support the celebrations, with participation from residents of all age groups in the planning and arrangements. Current efforts include decorating parts of the island, establishing a visitor reception area at the harbour, developing a children’s park, and carrying out a clean-up initiative.

The Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage is also collaborating with the island council to organise a range of activities to mark National Day, which will be celebrated on 24 August.