The sun-kissed sand, the crystal-clear blue waters , the mouth watering cuisine and the vibrant culture of Maldives makes the country one of the best holiday destinations in Asia. If you just surf the internet for pictures of the Maldives, the beauty of that country will leave you dazzled! Without a doubt, it's a holiday destination that you must consider if you are yearning for a beautiful holiday with sea and sun.
The best reason to consider Maldives out of your list of all possible locations to spend a beach holiday is that The Republic of Maldives is a Muslim nation with up to 98% of its population being followers of Islam!
So for all the Muslim travellers out there, Maldives is going to be your miniature paradise! Getting halal food and finding prayer locations would be relatively easy, and since the people of Maldives are very warm and hospitable, they would kindly extend you a helping hand. For a little more pre-planning assistance to make your halal holiday more comfortable, heres a list of the most famous Mosques and prayer places which you can visit to offer your prayers Insha Allah, during your halal trip to the Maldives!
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The Malé Friday mosque, also known as the Old Friday Mosque, or Malé Hukuru Miskiy, is one of the oldest mosques in the capital city of the country. The construction of this mosque dates back to 1658, so it is indeed a significant and historical location for the country.
What makes this mosque so special and unique such that every Muslim traveller must visit it, is that the mosque is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural list. The mosque was added to the list due to its unique architectural style using "coral" as the main material, embracing the sea cuture of Mauritius in its architecture. The building was built using the “tongue-in-groove" technique which shows the skill that went into the construction of this magnificent mosque.
Address: Meduziyaarai Maagu, Malé, Maldives
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The Islamic centre also known as the Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam. The mosque is named after one of the most celebrated heroes of the Maldives who drove the Portuguese colonisers out of the island.
The mosque is a beautiful landmark of the Maldives due to its stunning architectural features that decorate the interior and the exterior of the mosque. The exterior features include a magnificent golden dome which adds to the beauty of the msoque. The interior of the mosque is inscribed with beautiful carvings and Arabic calligraphy.
The Islamic Centre Mosque is the largest mosque in the Maldives and can accomadate up to 5000 people. It also houses an Islamic library and a conference hall for meetings and ceremonial activities.
Address: - Orchid Magu, Malé, Maldives
Tel. : +960 302-0200
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The Hulhumale Mosque, also known as Masjid Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is yet another beautiful mosque with its unique form of architecture in the artificial island of Hulhumale. The golden dome structure with triangular patterns makes the mosque look very majestic!
Directions to the Mosque
From Malé, by ferry or speedboat, stopping at Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal. From Ibrahim Nasir airport, by taxi
Address: Filigas Magu, Malé, Maldives
Apart from these prominent mosques in Madives, here is a list of other mosques in Maldives that you can offer your prayers at your own convenience.
Address: Hulhu Malé Vaguthee Mosque, Asaurmaa Higun, Maldives
Address: Midhili Magu, Malé, Maldives
Address: Saimaa Hingun, Malé, Maldives
Address: Sosun Magu, Malé, Maldives
