President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed attended the flag ceremony at jumhooree maidhaan on Wednesday to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Maldives’ independence.

The ceremony began at 0600hrs and was attended by the Cabinet, high-ranking government officials and distinguished guests.

The First Couple were welcomed by the Minister of Defense Uza Mariya Ahmed Didi, and the Minister of Home Affairs, Sheikh Imran Abdulla at the ceremony. A special prayer was recited at the ceremony by Sheikh Azim Khalid.