President Muizzu Calls for National Unity and Sovereignty on Huravee Day

President Mohamed Muizzu has said that national security, prosperity, and the happiness of every Maldivian must be given place above the hatred and envy of leadership. The President made the remarks in a message shared on social media today to mark this year's Huravee Day. In his message, Muizzu said that in order to maintain the nation's independence and sovereignty, national sincerity must be put ahead of political sentiments. He also said that prioritising the welfare of the entire community over personal desires is something that must absolutely be done. "We must put national sincerity ahead of political sentiments. We must prioritize the community's welfare over personal desires. We must give place to national security, prosperity, and the happiness of every Maldivian above the hatred and envy of leadership," Muizzu said. Muizzu further said that Maldivians cannot remain in the servitude of debt, and that everyone must welcome together, in unity, bringing the country toward a prosperous dawn. Highlighting the historical importance of Huravee Day, Muizzu said that three centuries are approaching since that incident. He said deep thought must therefore be given today to how world affairs are proceeding and the ways in which independence must be defended. He also said lessons must be learned from the history of the past and the future must be brightened. Huravee Day commemorates the brave jihad of the national hero Dhon Bandaarain, or Sultan Ghazi Hassan Izzuddin, who saved the Maldives from the tyranny of the Malabars.