Families must remain strong and united for the survival of the country, President Mohammed Muizzu has said.

In a post on the occasion of International Day of Families, the President said that patriotism, national service and the idea of ​​saving the country are born from families.

International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15 every year to encourage family ties. The day has been celebrated since 1993.

The UN. decided to celebrate such a day in order to raise awareness of the economic and social changes that are taking place in the country and the changes that are taking place in family relationships.