Aasahara Mosque
| Aasahara Mosque | |
|---|---|
Dhivehi: އާސަހަރާ މިސްކިތް | |
The mosque in 2024 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Machchangolhi, Malé |
| Country | Maldives |
Location of the mosque in the Maldives | |
| Geographic coordinates | 4°10′15″N 73°30′28″E / 4.17088°N 73.50776°E |
The Aasahara Mosque[a], officially known as Masjid al-Ta'aawun[b], is a Sunni Islam mosque and graveyard, located in Machchangolhi of Malé in the Maldives.
History
Most of the history of Aasahara Mosque is relatively unknown.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aasahara Mosque was one of two mosques holding funeral prayers in Malé.[1]
The Malé City Council renovated the mosque in 2024 using the 'Chaalu Miskiy' fundraiser, where they collected Rf. 700,000.[2][3][4] A fully air conditioned two-storey structure was built, more spacious room for the Funeral House with purpose-built areas, designated motorcycle parking, separate toilets for people with special needs and children gender-segregated facilities.[5][3][6] President Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the renovated mosque.[6]
See also
- Islam in the Maldives
- List of mosques in the Maldives
Notes
References
- ^ Mohamed, Mizna (22 March 2020). "Only 2 mosques will hold funeral prayers in Male City". ThePress. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "City council begins renovating Masjid al-Ta'aawun". Sun. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b Shahid, Malika (4 October 2024). "Aa Sahara Mosque renovations complete, officially opens with funeral home". The Edition. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Osmanagic, Ameera (4 October 2024). "President thanks those who assisted in completing Aa Sahara Mosque". The Edition. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Osmanagic, Ameera (6 September 2024). "Aa Sahara Mosque partially completed and opened to public". The Edition. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b "President Inaugurates Renovated Aasaharaa Mosque and Funeral House in Malé City". The President's Office. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.