Dhivehi Tharagu 2025: 36 Candidates Selected for National Language Awards

Thirty-six candidates have been selected for the upcoming Dhivehi Tharagu 2025 event, the Dhivehi National Award 2025, which will be held on 29 January 2026 at the Dhiraagu Convention Hall. The event is organized by the Ministry of Education, the Dhivehi Language Advisory Board, the National Council for Dhivehi and all partners, with the aim of promoting and preserving the Dhivehi language and culture. According to Raajje.mv, the 2025 edition will feature the selection of 36 candidates across 29 categories. The candidates were selected by a panel. Dhivehi Tharagu aims to celebrate the Maldivian language and culture and to honour those who have contributed to it. The event has been held as a tradition since 2011.