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Parliament to open on February 4, President Solih declares govt holiday

05 January 2021, MVT 22:44
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih gives his presidential address during the 2020 parliament opening. FILE PHOTO/MAJLIS
05 January 2021, MVT 22:44

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared February 4 a government holiday, as it marks the formal opening of the Maldivian parliament for the year 2021.

The president's spokesperson Ibrahim Hood made the announcement on Tuesday, noting that the new government holiday falls on a Thursday, marking a three-day weekend.

President Solih will give his annual presidential address on the day.

Announcing a government holiday on the first day of parliament is a longstanding practice in Maldives.

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