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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu marked the first anniversary of the National Service Program, revealing that 1,028 youth have been trained over the past year, while Minister of Defense and National Service Hassan Rasheed stated at the graduation ceremony on October 3, 2026, for 73 participants of the program's second technical and vocational batch, that the program would continue uninterrupted regardless of any financial cost. Furthermore, a new academic calendar has been published granting students a three-month vacation next year. Along with these changes, significant progress will be brought to students' education and training schedules.
A colorful ceremony was held on October 3, 2026, to mark the successful completion of training for the second batch of National Service Program participants and to celebrate the anniversary of this service. Certificates and commemorative awards were presented to the participants who completed the training during the event, recognizing the skills and moral discipline demonstrated by the students. In conjunction with the National Service anniversary, special messages were delivered highlighting the importance of serving the nation and encouraging youth to join national service. Additionally, the achievements made by the program over the past year were noted, and it was revealed that the program is slated to be further strengthened in upcoming batches.
The academic calendar has been published, allowing students to receive a total of three months of vacation next year. This new calendar was formulated by dividing the academic year's study terms and holidays in a manner that considers students getting adequate rest. With this change, students and teachers will receive a three-month period of school holidays throughout next year. Relevant authorities noted that this is an important decision made for preparing for the new academic year and for the academic calendar.
