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MNDF Unveils Special Commemorative Program Ahead of Victory Day

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November 01, 2026
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The Maldives National Defence Force has finalized a series of official events to mark Victory Day on November 3, honoring defenders and martyrs of the 1988 coup attempt.

Military authorities confirmed that commemorative activities will take place in the capital Malé and across outer islands connected to the events of November 3, 1988. Official observances are set to begin early in the morning with a special flag raising and guard mounting ceremony at Republic Square, followed by solemn memorial prayers held at the Islamic Centre. State dignitaries and military leadership will gather at the Victory Day Memorial Monument to pay respects to the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives to protect national sovereignty.

Alongside formal tributes, the national defense force plans to conduct military displays and public exhibition programs. Dedicated commemorative activities will also honor the memory of martyrs in their home islands, including specific memorial programs arranged in Dhidhdhoo and Baarah.


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