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Inauguration of Mohamed Muizzu

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Presidential inauguration of
Mohamed Muizzu
Mohamed Muizzu taking oath of office in 17 November 2023
DateNovember 17, 2023; 12 months ago (2023-11-17)
LocationRepublic Square, Malé Republic of the Maldives
Organized by
People's Majlis (Parliament Secretariat)
Sifainge Welfare Company Private Limited (SIWEC)
ParticipantsMohamed Muizzu
9th President of the Maldives
— Assuming office

Ahmed Muthasim Adnan
Chief Justice of the Maldives
— Administering oath

Hussain Mohamed Latheef
12th vice president of the Maldives
— Assuming office

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The Inauguration of Mohamed Muizzu as the 8th President of the Republic of the Maldives, The ceremony took place on 17 November 2023, at the Republic Square of the Maldives (Dhivehi: ޖުމުހޫރީ މައިދާން). the 6th presidential inauguration of the Maldives, was one of the biggest presidential inauguration in the Maldivian history.

Following the inauguration, Maldives National Defence Force welcomed the new president with a 21-gun salute.

Later in the night of 17 November, it was celebrated with fireworks in the capital of the Maldives, Malé.

Roles of People's Majlis

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Planning & Organizing

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The People's Majlis (parliament) organized and planned the event, which they decided the time of the event, (16:45)[1] and designed the stage as a replica of the parliament.[2]

Construction and cost

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The construction of the Inauguration was undertaken and held by MNDF's Sifainge Welfare Company Private Limited (SIWEC). SIWEC was given MVR 22.9 Million (US$1 Million) For construction and Preparation of the ceremony.[2][3]

Attendees

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A total of 3500 People attended the inaugural ceremony, including 49 delegates who came as special representatives of Presidents, Monarchs & Prime Ministers. Such attendees include former Maldivian Presidents, such as president Mohamed Nasheed, Mohamed Waheed Hassan and Muizzu's predecessor, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Presidential Inauguration of the 8th President of Maldives" (PDF). People's Majilis. October 18, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Inauguration of the president of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu". The Edition. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Army company awarded MVR 22M presidential inauguration preparations". Atoll Times. October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Mohamed, Naizak. "President Muizzu thanks foreign delegations that attended inauguration ceremony". Sun. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "The President and First Lady host the inaugural reception for visiting dignitaries". The President's Office. Retrieved November 17, 2023.