The area around Republic Square will be closed to traffic tomorrow for activities marking Victory Day.
The closures will cover roads and the lagoon around Republic Square, the Victory Monument and the Islamic Centre. Restrictions will be in place from dawn until the end of the events.
The following closures have been scheduled:
- Fajr prayer: From 4:00am until the end of the prayer, roads around the Islamic Centre will be closed to traffic.
- Flag-raising ceremony: From 4:00 am until the end of the ceremony, roads around the Victory Monument and Islamic Centre will be closed.
- Military display: From 1:30pm until the end of the event, roads around Republic Square, as well as the lagoon and surrounding sea area, will be closed.
- Official Victory Day ceremony: From 6:30pm until the end of the ceremony, roads around Republic Square and the surrounding lagoon will be closed.
Victory Day is marked annually on 3 November to commemorate those who lost their lives during the failed coup attempt of 3 November 1988.
The day is observed with flag-raising ceremonies, military parades and other national events in Male' and across the atolls.
