National Award of Honour presented to two recipients, National Award of Recognition to 14 recipients

The National Award of Honour and the National Award of Recognition have been presented to the recipients by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, at the official function held to mark this year’s Republic Day at Dharubaaruge this morning.

Recipients of the National Award of Honour received a shield of honour, a badge of honour and a commemorative plaque, while the recipients of the National Award of Recognition received a commemorative plaque and a certificate.

The two individuals who received the National Award of Honour this year are Mohamed Zakariyya, for his contribution in the area of Dhivehi Linguistics (Development of Dhivehi Literature); and Mohamed Rasheed, (Hiyalee Rasheed) for his contribution in the area of sports promotion.

The 14 recipients of the National Award of Recognition are Sergeant First Class Al-Ghari Mohamed Aslam, in the area of recitation and teaching of Quran; Al-Ghari Al-Hafiz Abdul Rasheed Mohamed, in the area of recitation and teaching of Quran; Anwar Ibrahim, in the area of Dhivehi Linguistics (Oratory skills); Mohamed Areef, in the area of Dhivehi Customs and Culture (Cultural games); Adam Rasheed, in the area of Fisheries (Promotion of Pole and Line fishing); Is’haq Solih, in the area of Tourism (Culinary Arts); Hussain Rasheed, in the area of Agriculture (Development of Commercial Agriculture and Agricultural research); Ahmed Hishan, in the area of Social Services (Humanitarian Service); Mohamed Fayaz Ali Riza, in the area of Sports (Fitness Therapy); Nahidha Ali, in the area of Sports (Fitness); Afzal Shafiu, in the area of Visual Arts (Calligraphy, Illustration and Design); and Captain Ahmed Athif, in the area of Performing Arts (Singing, Music and Composition).

In addition to this, the National Award of Recognition was also presented to outstanding individuals among Youth and Women. The recipients are Hassan Ziyau, in the area of Information and News Dissemination, for Youth; and Moomina Adam, in the area of Sports, for Women.

In his speech, President Yameen extended his congratulations and warm wishes to all the recipients of the National Awards.