{"id":16250,"date":"2025-07-08T13:09:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=16250"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:09:56","slug":"president-muizzu-calls-on-writers-to-defend-religion-nation-and-homeland-on-national-writers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=16250","title":{"rendered":"President Muizzu Calls on Writers to Defend Religion, Nation, and Homeland on National Writers\u2019 Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bfd06d90-8ea2-4282-b3fb-e56127817aa2\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"347\">President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on Maldivian writers to serve as noble defenders of their religion, nation, and homeland, using their words with responsibility and a shared sense of commitment to national progress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"684\">In his message marking <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"397\">National Writers\u2019 Day<\/strong>, observed annually on July 8, the President underscored the critical role writers play in shaping society. He highlighted their influence across all areas of life\u2014including personal and civic relations, religious and educational development, as well as economic and political spheres.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1049\">\u201cWriters hold a profound responsibility in national service, as the sensitivity and reach of their words can either build or destabilize nations,\u201d President Muizzu said in his address. He reminded that throughout history, nations have been built on the ideas articulated by writers, while careless or divisive narratives have the power to erode unity and peace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1408\">Reflecting on the Maldives&#8217; development journey, the President acknowledged the enduring contributions of Maldivian writers in advancing national growth across various sectors. He urged the current generation of writers to wield their pens in the service of the people, encouraging fresh ideas, creativity, and vision to strengthen and enrich the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1683\">The President also shared a message on his official <strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1475\">X account<\/strong>, extending heartfelt appreciation and greetings to Maldivian writers. He praised their vital role in preserving and promoting the Dhivehi language, calling it a fundamental pillar of the nation\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1873\">This year\u2019s National Writers\u2019 Day theme calls on writers to <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1774\">\u201cWrite and Lead the Way,\u201d<\/strong> encouraging them not only to create but also to inspire and guide the nation through their work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2044\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Maldives celebrates National Writers\u2019 Day each year on July 8, paying tribute to the individuals whose words shape the country\u2019s social fabric and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on Maldivian writers to serve as noble defenders of their religion, nation, and homeland, using their words with responsibility and a shared sense of commitment to national progress. 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