Religious · Public · Landmark · 2017

Grand Mosque

Male, Maldives

The Islamic Centre (officially named Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam) is an architectural landmark in Malé, Maldives opened in November 1984 by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The Grand Friday Mosque located in the centre is named after one of the most celebrated Maldivian heroes, Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam of the Maldives. The mosque is the second largest in the Maldives after the King Salman Mosque, and also one of the largest in South Asia, admitting over 5,000 people. The centre also serves as a conference hall where official meetings and ceremonies are held, an Islamic library and a number of offices. The centre also houses the Ministry of Islamic-Affairs from 11 November 2008 onwards, which replaced the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs that was established by the former president Mamoon Abdul Gayoom.

Status

Completed

Services provided

Architecture · Restoration · Interior Design

Client

Government