President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have this evening watched the float parade organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of National Independence. The parade began at 2100 hours from the Social Center.

The President and the First Lady watched the floats from the Mulee-aage area. Floats by different ministries, institutions and companies took part in the parade.

The President and the First Lady were accompanied by Vice President Ahmed Adheeb Abdul Ghafoor, and Cabinet Ministers.