President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said that today we must resolve to keep all Maldivian children away from every undesirable thing. He said this in his address on the occasion of Children’s Day celebrated today. In his address, the President extended his best wishes and congratulations for Children’s Day to the beloved Maldivian children and their families.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said that Children’s Day is a special occasion that connects the happiness of today and the sweet hopes of tomorrow for the nation. Noting that children make up a quarter of the Maldives’ population, the President said that they are preparing to take charge of this country’s affairs in the future. He said that raising them as a strong generation and nurturing them to uphold the sovereignty, dignity and civilizationd civilization of Maldivians is the foremost national duty placed on our shoulders.
The President’s address highlighted that one truth evident from the noble guidance of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is that a newborn child is born in a state of natural purity, and that the child’s behavior and beliefs are shaped by the upbringing given by the parents. “Children’s nature contains innocence and straightforwardness. They see adults as guardians, guides, and helpers. Their innocence always makes room for listening to elders. To imitate our behavior and the examples we set,” said President Dr. Muizzu.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said that today we must resolve to keep all Maldivian children away from every undesirable thing. And to show a beautiful environment of mutual respect and adorned with good manners, whether at home, on the streets, or anywhere else. He also said we must ensure they receive education and training that is suitable for the times and useful for tomorrow, and to ensure that Maldivian-loving, Maldivian, Muslim children will carry the glory and dignity of this nation on their shoulders.
In his special address for Children’s Day, the President also gave important messages to children. He advised them to remember that these are the most valuable days of their age, and to learn new useful things every day. The President urged them to resolve to make each day more successful than the last, to perform the five daily prayers, to respect religion, and to familiarize themselves with Maldivian customs. He also called on children to love their country as much as they love their mothers, not to waste time, and to remain obedient kids who maintain healthy habits.
The President said that children are the coolness of our eyes and the peace of our hearts. He added that they are the continuity of the nation, and that raising young children properly is the greatest assurance for a prosperous future, President Dr. Muizzu said.
