In a solemn and patriotic official ceremony held at Republic Square tonight, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Dr Mohamed Muizzu conferred Victory Day shields on five surviving heroes of the recce patrol team deployed during the attempted coup on November 3, 1988.
Upon their arrival at Republic Square, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were warmly welcomed by Minister of Defence and National Service Hassan Rasheed and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy. The official proceedings began with the ceremonial raising of the Presidential Standard.
The highlight of the evening was the conferment of honors to the brave individuals of the historic reconnaissance unit whose heroic actions played a crucial role in safeguarding the sovereignty of the Maldives 36 years ago. The five honored recipients are:
Sergeant First Class (Retd) Ibrahim Shareef
Staff Sergeant (Retd) Hussain Ali
Sergeant (Retd) Hussain Manik
Corporal (Retd) Abdullah Naseem
Lance Corporal (Retd) Abdullah Mufeed
To commemorate the sacrifices and bravery of the armed forces on November 3, 1988, the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) presented a dramatic military performance titled Leyge Jihaad. During the event, President Muizzu also officially launched the MNDF’s new album of patriotic songs before delivering a national address to mark the occasion.
captured the nation’s enduring gratitude toward its military veterans and served as a reminder of the unity and national resolve displayed during one of the country's most critical moments in modern history.
The high-profile gathering was attended by top state officials and dignitaries, including Speaker of the People’s Majlis Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Chief Justice Uz Abdul Ghanee Mohamed, Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials, and military leadership.