President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday has decided that the official reception for the 42nd National Fishermen’s Day would be held on Faresmaathodaa Island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, and that the official receptions for National Farmers' Day and World Food Day would be held on Kaashidhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll this year.

The decision was made at today’s Cabinet meeting after deliberating on a paper submitted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture.

Since 1989, 10 December has been celebrated as National Fisherman's Day in the Maldives. In 2021, Fishermen’s Day was celebrated in Gaafaru Island in Kaafu Atoll, while this year’s celebrations are open for the Maldives’ southern atolls.

Additionally, President Solih has previously declared 15 October as the National Farmers’ Day in 2020. The following day, 16 October, is celebrated internationally as World Food Day.

Farmers' Day is celebrated to recognize the hard work of farmers and increase public interest in agriculture. The primary goal of nationally commemorating National Farmer's Day is to recognize farmers' efforts and contributions to ensuring food security.

The day further aims to promote the farming vocation while also connecting the day to World Food Day, allowing farmers to showcase their products and plan events in conjunction with the days.