President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated today that we must not remain perishing in the slavery of debt, and must welcome a prosperous dawn of self-sufficiency.

In a post made on X extending greetings of the day to Maldivian citizens on the occasion of Huravee Day, the President stated that as that event nears completing three centuries, it is very important to reflect deeply on how global affairs operate today and how we must defend our independence today.

The President also stated that we must learn lessons from the picture shown by the mirror of history and brighten the face of the future.

The President further stated that national sincerity must be brought ahead of political emotions. He also stated that collective well-being must be prioritized ahead of personal disputes.

"Ahead of greed for power and envy, room must be given to national security, self-sufficiency, and the happiness of every Maldivian individual. We must not remain perishing in the slavery of debt, and must welcome a prosperous dawn of self-sufficiency," the President stated.

Huravee Day is celebrated every year on the 3rd day of the Hijri month of Jumada al-Akhirah.

This day is celebrated to commemorate the noble struggle waged by National Hero Dhonbandaarain, Ghazi Hassan Izzuddeen Huravee, to defend the independence and sovereignty of the Maldives.

Huravee Day was first officially celebrated in the Maldives on April 18, 1980.