Maldives is an island that draws thousands of visitors to its shores each year and is so much more than a mere pretty face. For within the breathtaking surroundings of this island is a sense of spirituality etched deep into the lives of the Maldivians. Islam is the primary religion practiced here and the Maldivians are devout Muslims. If you want to see the structure that emulates this feeling so passionately visit the Grand Friday mosque in Male. Here you can find religion adorned with art, you can marvel at worshippers performing prayers and religious rituals and you can savour the deepest part of Maldivian Culture.
The Grand Friday Mosque stands as the largest mosque in the Maldives. Locally it is known as the Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A “z” zam and it is absolutely gorgeous in structure. A gold dome dominates the design and highlights this mosque many miles away. In Maldives apart from its religious significance, the mosque has a great historical component as well. Although it is largely modern in design parts of the mosque architecture was constructed as far back as 1656 by the great Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar.
These give you a glimpse of architectural styles from the yesteryears of Maldives. This beautiful place of worship blossoms in full every week at the Friday prayers and thanks to its gastronomic size it has the capacity to accommodate over 5000 worshippers. The mosque has several other functions in addition to conducting prayers; it includes the prominent Islamic centre of the Maldives and has within its borders tombs of members of royalty and of the fallen national heroes that gives you a subtle glimpse of the Prominent Persons of the Maldivian yesteryears.
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