Government to be closed for three days with the Independence Day

President Abdulla Yamin Abdul Gayoom has decided to close all government offices for three days in celebration of the Independence Day.

Spokesperson of the President’s Office, Ibrahim Muaz Ali tweeted told Sun Media today that 26 and 27 July was declared public holidays before, 28 July is also going to be a public holiday now.

Muaz also sent out a tweet with this new information.

July 26 ge bandhaah 1 dhuvas ithuru vaa gothah, 28 July vaa Angaara dhuvahaky sarukaaru rasmee bandhu dhuvahehge gothugai hamajassavaifi.

— Ibrahim Muaz Ali (@SpokespersonMV) July 14, 2015

The government has decided to host colourful celebrations to mark 50 years of national independence. Hence, cleaning projects have begun in various parts of Malé City.

After years under the British rule, the Maldives gained independence on 26 July 1965 in the presidency of Ibrahim Nasir.