Children enjoying the sight of the lights in the shapes of butterflies and a bed of tulips.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

President Dr Muizzu greets members of the public who attended Monday night's 'Eid Ali' inauguration.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

President Dr Muizzu shakes hands with some children attending Monday night's event.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

President Dr Muizzu greets the public at last night's inauguration.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

President Dr Muizzu, Vice President Latheef, and their families attended Monday night's event to launch the 'Eid Ali' initiative.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef looks on as President Dr Muizzu launches the 'Eid Ali' initiative. -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu speaks at the inauguration of the 'Eid Ali' initiative.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

'Eid Ali' decorations at the Republic Square.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

Joyous children amongst the lights at the Republic Square.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

A family poses for a selfie near a crescent-shaped light fixture at the Republic Square. -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

Children admire the 'Eid Ali' decorative fixtures.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

A baby reaches out curiously towards a large flower-shaped light at the Republic Square.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

The entire Republic Square is the sea of floral designed lights under the 'Eid Ali' initiative. -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

Children enjoying the sight of the lights in the shapes of butterflies and a bed of tulips.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru

Fountain at the Republic Square.-- Photo: Fayaz Moosa / Mihaaru