King Salman Mosque
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]
| King Salman Mosque | |
|---|---|
ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Festival | Ramadan, Eid-Al-Fitr & Eid-Al-Adha Holidays |
| Location | |
| Location | Malé, Maldives |
  Shown within Maldives | |
| Geographic coordinates | 4°10′32.4″N 73°31′06.6″E |
| Architecture | |
| Funded by | Saudi Arabia |
| Groundbreaking | 2018 |
| Completed | 2022 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 10,000 worshippers [1] |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 5 |
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
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- 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.
- "Turkish company to build Maldives' largest mosque". www.aa.com.tr. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- 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.
- "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.
- "Saudi government yet to confirm King Salman Mosque opening date: Minister". The Edition. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "King Salman Mosque". NRY Architects. Archived from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- "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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