Fishermen’s Day to be officially marked in G.Dh. Faresmaathodaa
14 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2022 | ބުދަ 11:53The decision was made at the Cabinet meeting
Since 1981, 10 December has been celebrated as National Fisherman's Day in the Maldives
This year's National Fishermen’s Day will officially be marked in Faresmaathodaa Island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
President's Office disclosed that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday has decided that the official reception for the 42nd National Fishermen’s Day would be held in Faresmaathodaa, on the recommendation of the Cabinet.
President's Office states that the decision was made at the Cabinet meeting after deliberating on a paper submitted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture.
In 2021, Fishermen’s Day was celebrated in Gaafaru Island in Kaafu Atoll, while this year’s celebrations are open for the Maldives’ southern atolls.
Since 1981, 10 December has been celebrated as National Fisherman's Day in the Maldives.
