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Polling stations close

Male': September 9, 2023: Ballot boxes at polling stations across Maldives begins to close: At 4:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Elections Commission (EC) began closing polling stations according to the scheduled deadline. Despite this, voters on queues at the closing time would have the chance to cast their votes. Ballot counting will begin at 4:30 p.m.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa/Nishan Ali/Mihaaru

An official announces polling closure-- Photo: Mariyam Shana | Mihaaru

Polling closes at Ghiyasuddin International School at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, as scheduled-- Photo: Mariyam Shana | Mihaaru

A polling official at Ghiyasuddin International School announces polling closure-- Photo: Mariyam Shana | Mihaaru

Officials at Kalaafaanu School announces polling closure-- Photo: Nuzoo | Mihaaru

Ballot boxes at Ghiyasuddin International School closes at the scheduled hour-- Photo: Ifraz Ali | Mihaaru

Polling official at Thaajuddin School informs closure of polling at the station-- Photo: Ifraz Ali | Mihaaru

Officials announce polling closed at the Haa Dhaal atoll ballot box in Male' City-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa/Mihaaru