King Salman Mosque
| King Salman Mosque | |
|---|---|
Dhivehi: ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް | |
The mosque in 2024 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Malé |
| Country | Maldives |
Location of the mosque in the Maldives | |
| Geographic coordinates | 4°10′32.4″N 73°31′06.6″E / 4.175667°N 73.518500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Funded by | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| General contractor | Turkmaks Alke (Turkey) |
| Groundbreaking | 2017 |
| Completed | 2022 |
| Construction cost | c. US$24 million (Rf. 370 million) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 10,000 worshippers |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 5 |
| Site area | 10,000 m2 (110,000 sq ft) |
| [1][2] | |
The King Salman Mosque (Dhivehi: ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް; Arabic: مسجد الملك سلمان) is a Sunni Islam mosque, located on the eastern side of Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, in the Maldives. With capacity for 10,000 worshippers, it is the largest mosque in the Indian Ocean.[1]
The construction of the mosque was funded in part by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia[3] and it is named after King Salman.[4]
History
The mosque was planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Maldives.[4] The construction of the mosque began in 2018.[5] The opening of the mosque was scheduled in 2021, but was delayed as the structure remains unfinished.[6] The mosque opened unofficially for prayers in April 2022.[7] The official opening is yet to be announced.[7] In May 2024 the Islamic Minister, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, advised that Rf. 6 million was needed in order to fix air conditioning issues in the building; and that the official opening was delayed until the funds could be secured.[8]
Architecture
The six-storeyed mosque building is flanked by five minarets, representing the five pillars of Islam.[9] The building lacks a traditional dome. Instead, the dome-like structure is designed to resemble a Bedouin desert tent[9] in the Maldivian vernacular roof structure style.[10]
The mosque complex also includes a library, an auditorium, classrooms, and a multi-purpose hall.[3][11]
See also
- Islam in the Maldives
- List of mosques in the Maldives
References
- ^ a b Hamdhoon, Ahmed (April 5, 2022). "މުއިއްޒު: މި ސަރުކާރުން ސަލްމާން މިސްކިތުގެ ޕާކިންގެ މައްސަލަ ހައްލު ނުކުރީ" [Muizzu: This government didn't fix Salman Mosque's parking problem]. Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on April 5, 2022.
- ^ Shahid, Malika (May 4, 2024). "Discussions held with Saudi Arabia to officially open King Salman Mosque". The Edition. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (January 6, 2020). "King Salman mosque nears completion". Sun. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Gurtas, Muhammad Ali (March 30, 2017). "Turkish company to build Maldives' largest mosque". Anadolu Agency. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Jr., Rodolfo Estimo (February 17, 2018). "Construction commences on Maldives mosque donated by Kingdom". Arab News. Archived from the original on August 5, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Opening of King Salman Mosque delayed due to incomplete facilities: Islamic Ministry". PSM News. April 13, 2021. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Shahid, Malika (February 14, 2023). "Saudi govt yet to confirm King Salman Mosque opening date: Minister". The Edition. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Shahid, Malika (May 4, 2024). "Discussions held with Saudi Arabia to officially open King Salman Mosque". The Edition. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "King Salman Mosque". NRY Architects. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Shaany, Aishath (August 29, 2021). "Long-awaited opening of King Salman Mosque draws closer with arrival of Saudi delegation". Raajje Television. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "King Salman Mosque to be completed in the first quarter of next year". PSMnews.mv. November 16, 2018. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
External links
- "King Salman Mosque, Male, Maldives" (Sill and moving images of the building during construction and following completion.). Turmaks. 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2024.