King Salman Mosque
ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް
Religion
AffiliationIslam
FestivalRamadan, Eid-Al-Fitr & Eid-Al-Adha Holidays
Location
LocationMalé, Maldives
King Salman Mosque is located in Maldives
King Salman Mosque
Shown within Maldives
Geographic coordinates4°10′32.4″N 73°31′06.6″E / 4.175667°N 73.518500°E / 4.175667; 73.518500
Architecture
Funded bySaudi Arabia
Groundbreaking2018
Completed2022
Specifications
Capacity10,000 worshippers [1]
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)5

The King Salman Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الملك سلمان) (Dhivehi: ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް) is the largest mosque in the Malé, Maldives, with a capacity of 10,000 worshippers.[1]

The construction of the mosque was funded in part by Saudi Arabia[2] and it is named after King Salman.[3]

History

The mosque was planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Maldives.[3] The construction of the mosque began in 2018.[4] The opening of the mosque was scheduled in 2021, but was delayed as the structure remains unfinished.[5] The mosque opened unofficially for prayers in April 2022.[6] The official opening is yet to be announced.[6]

Architecture

The six-storeyed mosque building is flanked by five minarets, representing the five pillars of Islam.[7] The building lacks a traditional dome. Instead, the dome-like structure is designed to resemble a Bedouin desert tent.[7]

Facilities

The mosque would also have a library, an auditorium, classrooms, and a multi-purpose hall.[2][8]

References

  1. 1 2 Mihaaru, Ahmed Hamdhoon (5 April 2022). "Salma miskithuge Parking ge massala: Muizzu vidhaalhuvee mi sarukaarun e kan nukuree kamah!". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  2. 1 2 Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (2020-01-06). "King Salman mosque nears completion". SunOnline International. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  3. 1 2 "Turkish company to build Maldives' largest mosque". www.aa.com.tr. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  4. ↑ Rodolfo Estimo Jr. (2018-02-17). "Construction commences on Maldives mosque donated by Kingdom". Arab News. Archived from the original on 2019-08-05. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  5. ↑ "Opening of King Salman Mosque delayed due to incomplete facilities: Islamic Ministry". PSMnews.mv. 2021-04-13. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  6. 1 2 "Saudi government yet to confirm King Salman Mosque opening date: Minister". The Edition. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  7. 1 2 "King Salman Mosque". NRY Architects. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  8. ↑ "King Salman Mosque to be completed in the first quarter of next year". PSMnews.mv. 2018-11-16. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
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