President Dr Muizzu underscores the pivotal role of writers in the preservation of Dhivehi language

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu underscored on Monday the pivotal role that writers play in preserving and advancing the Dhivehi language in a social media post on the occasion of National Writers' Day.

This year's National Writers' Day theme is "The role of writers is important in sustaining a civilised society."

Observed annually on July 8, National Writers' Day is a momentous occasion that marks the anniversary of the first literature publication, "Al-Islah."