Independence Day holiday extended to include Sunday

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has made the decision to extend this year’s Independence Day holiday to include Sunday – July 31.

The decision was announced via a tweet sent out by the President’s Office Spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz Ali this Thursday.

"Minivan dhuvahuge harakaaiythakaa gulhigen 31July vaa Aadheettha dhuvahakee sarukaaru bandhu dhuvahehge gothugai Raees nimmavaifi" -im

— Ibrahim Muaz Ali (@SpokespersonMV) July 28, 2016

Muaz said that President Yameen made the decision to extend the holiday as a lot of school students and public employees were taking part in Independence Day festivities – which would be ending on July 30.

31 July 2016 bandhu kurevvi sababu: pic.twitter.com/SeluSiIfNy

— Ibrahim Muaz Ali (@SpokespersonMV) July 28, 2016

Public schools and offices are to re-open on August 1 – Monday – after the holiday.

"#July26 ge bandhah fahu dhen sarukaaru office thah hulhuveynee 1 Aug vaa hoama dhuvahu" -im

— Ibrahim Muaz Ali (@SpokespersonMV) July 28, 2016

The decision extends Independence Day holiday to six days.