President, First Lady to meet the elderly in special event

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim are set to meet the elderly in a special event this Saturday night.

Speaking during a press conference held at Muliaage this Saturday morning, the Spokesperson at President’s Office Ahmed Muaz Ali announced the event will be held at 8:30 pm this Saturday, at the Rasfannu Artificial Beach.

He said the event was open to all the elderly people of the country, without any discrimination, and urged as many people as possible to join the event.

“This is not new. He, during his presidency, has successfully held previous meetings with the elderly,” said Muaz.

Muaz said the President held the elderly in high esteem, and that the President and First Lady will be meeting with the elderly and hearing what they had to say during the event.

The President’s Office advises those wish to attend the event to use Majeedhee Magu to enter Rasfannu. The Office says special arrangements have been made for the elderly in Rasfannu.