The official event to mark the Independence Day for this year has been scheduled for the 27^th of this month.

The official event will be hosted by President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim.

President’s Office said that the invitations for the ceremony had already been dispatched to the invitees and that a large number will attend this year’s function as well.

Last year’s official event was held in Islamic Center.