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Qaumee Dhuvas

August 24, 2025

National Day

Event Date & Time

August 24, 2025-August 24, 2025 -

Location - Offline Event

Maldives, Maldives

Event Information

Qaumee Dhuvas means ‘National Day’ in the Maldivian language and is observed annually on the first of the third month of the Islamic calendar, identified as Rabi’ al-Awwal, and this year it’ll be observed on August 24. This public holiday is to celebrate the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in the year 1573. The celebrations of Qaumee Dhuvas typically include route marches and parades on the streets of Malé, as well as on the islands. There would occasionally also be flag-raising ceremonies and fireworks to celebrate the day.

Event in Detail

24 Aug 25

00:00 - 23:59

Qaumee Dhuvas

National Day

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