King Salman Mosque

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King Salman Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationMalé, Maldives
King Salman Mosque is located in Maldives
King Salman Mosque
Shown within Maldives
Geographic coordinates4°10′32.4″N 73°31′06.6″E / 4.175667°N 73.518500°E / 4.175667; 73.518500Coordinates: 4°10′32.4″N 73°31′06.6″E / 4.175667°N 73.518500°E / 4.175667; 73.518500
Architecture
Funded bySaudi Arabia
Groundbreaking2018
Specifications
Capacity6,000 worshipers
Minaret(s)5

The King Salman Mosque is an under-construction mosque in Malé, Maldives. Once completed, it will be the largest mosque in the Maldives, with a capacity of 6000 worshippers.

The construction of the mosque was funded in part by Saudi Arabia[1] and it is named after King Salman.[2]

History[]

The mosque was planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Maldives.[2] The construction of the mosque began in 2018.[3] The opening of the mosque was scheduled in 2021, but was delayed as the structure remains unfinished.[4]

Architecture[]

The six-storeyed mosque building is flanked by five minarets, representing the five pillars of Islam.[5] The building lacks a traditional dome. Instead, the dome-like structure is designed to resemble a Bedouin desert tent.[5]

Facilities[]

The mosque would also have a library, an auditorium, classrooms, and a multi-purpose hall.[1][6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (2020-01-06). "King Salman mosque nears completion". SunOnline International. Retrieved 2021-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b "Turkish company to build Maldives' largest mosque". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  3. ^ Rodolfo Estimo Jr. (2018-02-17). "Construction commences on Maldives mosque donated by Kingdom". Arab News. Retrieved 2021-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Opening of King Salman Mosque delayed due to incomplete facilities: Islamic Ministry". PSMnews.mv. 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2021-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ a b "King Salman Mosque". NRY Architects. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  6. ^ "King Salman Mosque to be completed in the first quarter of next year". PSMnews.mv. 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2021-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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