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Official ceremony to mark the Day Maldives Embraced Islam

Hulhumale'- September 12, 2026: The 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has launched the logo and slogan for the year-long commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the Maldives’ conversion to Islam. Speaking at the launch, President Muizzu said Islam is at the heart of the country’s cultural sovereignty and independence. He said remaining a 100 percent Islamic state is the strongest shield for protecting the Maldives.-- Photos: President's Office

The 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam is being celebrated in Central Park in Hulhumale' -- Photo: President's Office

Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Heena Waleed greeting President Dr Mohamed Muizzu upon his arrival to the official ceremony -- Photo: President's Office

MNDF officers place the Maldivian flag on the flag post during the ceremony -- Photo: President's Office

President Muizzu, First lady Sajidha Mohamed and Arts and Culture Minister Heena attend the official ceremony marking the 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam --Photo: President's Office

Some of the foreign dignitaries who attended the official ceremony marking the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- President's Office

Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Heena Waleed speaking at the The 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- Photo: President's Office

President Muizzu launches the logo and slogan for the 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam: This is the logo to be used for one year -- Photo: President's Office

During the 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam is being celebrated in Central Park in Hulhumale' -- Photo: President's Office

Some of the Ministers who attended the official ceremony marking the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- President's Office

Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef who attended the official ceremony marking the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- President's Office

President Muizzu speaking at the The 900th anniversary of the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- Photo: President's Office

Senior officials of MNDF who attended the official ceremony marking the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- President's Office

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya Hassan Alqahtani who attended the official ceremony marking the Day Maldives Embraced Islam -- President's Office