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Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026 Results

The ceremony that was held to announce the results of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026 at the National Center for the Arts.

Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu taking a look at some of the submissions at the National Center for the Arts for the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026 -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu speaking at the ceremony to announce the results of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026 -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

3rd place winner in the 16 to 20 year age group of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts, Mariyam Anjal Sidneen being awarded a cash prize -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

1st place winner of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts, Nausham Waheed being awarded a cash prize -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

1st place winner in the 10 to 15 year age group of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts, with their drawing -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

A person viewing the picture that won 1st place at the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

3rd place winner in the 16 to 20 year age group of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts, Mariyam Anjal Sidneen posing for a picture with her drawing -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

A person taking a picture with their phone of a drawing that was nominated for a podium placement at the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

People viewing the submitted photos and drawings at the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

A person viewing some of the submitted drawings at the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

The painting that took 1st place in the 16 to 20 year age group of the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts, with their drawing -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

A person viewing some of the submitted photos and paintings at the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru

A person viewing some of the submitted photos at the Independence Day Art & Photography Competition 2026, held by the National Center for the Arts -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa | Mihaaru