Maldives is not popular only for its lush greenery and pristine beaches but also there are many other attractions that have grabbed the attention of many visitors. The Grand Friday mosque which is also known as the Masjid-al Sultan Muhammad Thakururfanu Al Auzam or the Islamic Centre is one of them. It is not simply famous because it’s a religious place but it also adds much glamour to the Male cityscape. It is an absolutely massive structure which brings a lot of architectural importance to the city and is also the largest mosque in Maldives. The Grand Friday Mosque can hold a crowd exceeding 5000 people and is also a renowned place for hosting official functions and meetings.
It was firstly opened in the month of November in 1984 by the former president of Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The location of the Mosque is near the main peer of Male and has become a major tourist destination because of it. The Mosque adds a magnificent glow to the Maldivian skyline through its golden domes which is a lovely architectural element. After the year 2008 it was used for the official work of the Ministry of Islamic affairs replacing the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs during the rule of Mr. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the ex president of Maldives. The Islamic center is simply a magnificent work of art where the interior is decorated with delicate and beautiful woodcarvings along with Arabic scripts. 
The reason to call it Friday Mosque is that it gets crowded with thousands of people coming for prayer on Fridays. The Mosque is not only a religious place but it also appeals many tourists because of its beautiful structure with a beautiful architectural significance which reaches high up to the skies of Maldives. The people visiting Maldives to enjoy its natural beauty can head to the city of Male and take it a chance to drop into the Grand Friday Mosque. Maafushivaru is a great Resorts in Maldives which would make a traveler comfortable and provide the best services and travelling around the wonderful Maldives Islands simply because it is a Maldives Island Resorts which would be an absolute treat for the travellers.
