President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has sent his greetings to the Maldivian people on Republic Day, which is being celebrated in the Maldives today.

In a post shared on social media, the President extended his greetings and best wishes to his dear Maldivian brothers and sisters on the Maldives' 58th Republic Day.

Every year, 11 November is celebrated in the Maldives as Republic Day. The first republic in Maldivian history was established on 1 January 1953.

Seven leaders have governed the country in the Second Republic so far, including President Ibrahim Nasir and President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The others are President Mohamed Nasheed; President Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, who took office following President Nasheed's resignation; President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom; and President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

The current administration is that of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

With President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu declaring today and tomorrow government holidays to mark Republic Day, a four-day break has been granted until Saturday.

The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has decided to hold a variety of activities in Hulhumalé during the long Republic Day weekend.