King Salman Mosque

Mosque in Malé, Maldives

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 / ﻿4.175667°N 73.518500°E﻿ / 4.175667; 73.518500
Architecture
Funded by| Saudi Arabia
Groundbreaking| 2018
Completed| 2022
Specifications
Capacity| 10,000 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "Saudi government yet to confirm King Salman Mosque opening date: Minister". The Edition. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
7. ^ a b "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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