The Grand Friday Mosque, which is situated in the capital city of Maldives is a very important cultural highlight. The Grand Friday Mosque has become something of a symbol for the city. This is known to be one of the biggest mosques in the Southeast Asian region. The distinctive golden dome dazzling in the skyline of Maldives dominates the city as a valuable symbol of art and culture in the country. This impressive beauty is set in the center of the city, opposite the famous Sultan’s Park. There are many upscale resorts and hotels in the city, but the Maalifushi by Como Maldives is one of the most luxurious Resorts in the Maldives islands. This unique resort is one-of-a-kind resort with its overwater rooms and garden villas, and is a perfect getaway for families, couples, divers and surfers. Guests can also see the seasonal sightings of the whale sharks, while visiting a string of uninhibited private islands that are close by to the resort. Surfers can also experience some excellent breaks near the resort.
The Grand Friday Mosque is an architecturally beautiful modern mosque with gold domes set in amongst large shady trees. The mosque has some beautiful stained glass windows, and it can also house up to nearly five thousand worshippers at a time. The spectacular golden dome in all its majesty dominates the skyline, when approaching Male’, from any direction. The ornate woodcarvings and Arabic calligraphy inside the golden dome and the minaret are magnificent tributes to the talents of Maldivians. This magnificent edifice, with its unique minarets, amazing coral engravings and tombs of national heroes and members of royalty, provides the tourists with the glimpses of the past, therefore almost everyone who visit Maldives makes it a point to visit this mosque.
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