🕌 Islamic Centre Malé (Grand Friday Mosque)
Maldives
About This Sacred Site
The Islamic Centre in Malé, featuring the Grand Friday Mosque (Masjid al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'z'am), is the largest mosque in the Maldives and the most prominent landmark in the capital. Opened in 1984, its golden dome is visible from the sea and has become synonymous with the Maldives. The mosque can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers and serves as the country's spiritual center. The complex includes a library, conference hall, and classrooms for Islamic education.
Key Facts
- •The largest mosque in the Maldives, opened in 1984
- •The golden dome is the most recognizable landmark in Malé
- •Can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers
- •Built with Pakistani and other international support
- •Named after Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu, who liberated the Maldives from Portuguese rule
Location
Coordinates: 4.1739, 73.5097
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