The Grand Friday Mosque is an architectural landmark in Male. The mosque is the largest in the Maldives, and also one of the largest in South Asia, admitting over 5,000 people – something that one cannot image very easily in the small island country. Apart from a centre for prayer and religious study, this structure has many more important facets.
The Centre also serves as a conference hall where official meetings and ceremonies are held, an Islamic library and a number of offices. Furthermore, the Mosque acts as a major tourist attraction of Male, because of its location near the main jetty of Male and due to the beautiful architecture of the mosque.
This also makes it extremely accessible from various areas. The magnificent golden dome of the mosque is also evident on the skyline of Male and is one of the defining elements of the area as well. The shining golden dome of the mosque is a standout as are also the interior walls decorated with beautiful woodcarvings and Arabic calligraphy, which make it a historically important spot in terms of art and architecture.
This also shows the evolution of the artistic landscape of the Maldives. The center also houses a library and a conference hall where you can study the various aspects of the historical place.
Location: Ibrahimee Magu, Corner of Medhuziyaarai Magu, Male