The capital city of Male in the Maldives is rife with a splendid array of cultural monuments that must be experience firsthand when your travels bring you here, and one of the most key is the Islamic Centre, which serves as a fascinating chronicle of Islamic culture and history on the archipelago. Equally as vibrant are the various Maldives resorts that make the Maldives a famous getaway destination for honeymoons, weddings, or some simply “alone time”. For a stylish and comfortable interpretation of luxury, try the Kurumba Maldives, as its gracious island hospitality and stunning cerulean surrounds make it an ideal option of all the luxury hotels Maldives has to offer its visitors. When you have a moment to soak in the Maldives’ culture, head over to the capital of Male. Visit the Islamic centre for an intriguing foray into the state religion, and it is also a cultural landmark, named after the national hero Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam, who is credited with liberating the Maldivians from Portuguese rule. The centre is also home to the beautiful and grandiose Grand Friday Mosque, heralded as one of the most impressive structures in the world and the largest in South Asia, with its expansive ability to accommodate around 5,000 worshippers. The Islamic centre is equipped with facilities to accommodate many fascinating conferences and exhibitions, and it also houses an Islamic library. Its principal attraction though, is the Grand Friday Mosque, which is a major tourist draw due to its magnificent size and resplendent architecture, as the interior walls are adorned with Arabic calligraphy and exquisite woodcarvings. It is a splendid visual and cultural spectacle with a special allure that begs exploration.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
