Maldives Independence Day – Celebrate 51 years of Paradise on Earth!

The Maldives, a former colony of the British for 77 years gained independence on July 26th 1965, when President Ibrahim Nasir signed the historic agreement with the British government.

The Maldives have evolved in to a cluster of dynamic and culturally rich islands dealing with a magnificent boom in the tourist industry. As most of the islands are now home to Maldives Island resorts, which sits on pristine beaches offering compelling views of the Indian Ocean, like Naladhu Maldives, tourists from around the world are enticed to taste paradise on earth.

In a bid to enhance development and to mark the 51st Anniversary, the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge Project and the Airport Expansion Project got underway. Further, various festive events were held throughout the country, including parades, performances along with official ceremonies. The grand celebration event was held at the Republic Square in the capital city of Male.