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 51st anniversary of the Independence of the Maldives. The President and the First Lady watched the floats from the Mulee-aage region.

The parade began at 2000 hours from Rasfannu beach area. A total number of 14 floats by different institutions took part in this year’s float parade.

Cabinet Ministers and senior officials of the administration were among the many guests in attendance.