President Solih inaugurates ‘Minivan Ufaa’ Carnival
The ‘Minivan Ufaa’ Carnival commemorating the occasion of the island nation’s Independence Day has been inaugurated.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih inaugurated the carnival in Hulhumalé on Saturday - Photo by: President's Office

The event was joined by First Lady Fazna Ahmed, Vice President Faisal Naseem, Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla, Managing Director of Urbanco Ahmed Athif, senior government officials and some other Cabinet Ministers - Photo by: President's Office

President Solih and First Lady Fazna toured the several stalls including game stalls and some sports activities - Photo by: President's Office

The first couple also observed stage performances - Photo by: President's Office

A drone show was held for the first time in the Maldives with the assistance of Bank of Maldives, Dhiraagu and the Ministry of Tourism, at the carnival - Photo by: President's Office

A fireworks display was also observed - Photo by: President's Office