54th Independence Day celebrations

First Lady waving to the school students who performed various acts during the celebrations held to mark the 54th Independence Day, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: PRESIDENTS OFFICE

Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla and Chief of Defence Force Major General Abdulla Shamaal attends the 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Chief Justice Dr Ahmed Abdulla Didi attends the 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih attends the 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Villa International High School with an act showcasing the unity of Maldivians at the 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Young kids wave Maldivian flags during the Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Maldives National Defence Forces march through the national football stadium at 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Maldives National Defence Force with its musical performances at the 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Maldives National Defence Force presents its' silent drill act at the 54th Independence Day celebrations, on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: PRESIDENTS OFFICE

Various students perform at the 54th Independence Day celebrations on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Students perform dramatized re-enactments of historical moments at the 54th Independence Day celebrations on July 26, 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU