King Salman Mosque Explained

King Salman Mosque
Native Name:ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް
Native Name Lang:dv
Map Type:Maldives
Map Size:220px
Map Relief:yes
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Malé, Maldives
Sect:Sunni Islam
Festival:Ramadan, Eid-Al-Fitr & Eid-Al-Adha Holidays
Organizational Status:-->
Funded By:Saudi Arabia
Groundbreaking:2018
Year Completed:2022
Date Destroyed:-->
Capacity:10,000 worshippers [1]
Dome Quantity:1
Minaret Quantity:5
Elevation Ft:-->

The King Salman Mosque (ar|مسجد الملك سلمان) (dv|ސަލްމާން ރަސްގެފާނު މިސްކިތް) is the largest mosque in the Malé, Maldives, with a capacity of 10,000 worshippers.[2]

The construction of the mosque was funded in part by Saudi Arabia[3] and it is named after King Salman.[4]

History

The mosque was planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Maldives. The construction of the mosque began in 2018.[5] The opening of the mosque was scheduled in 2021, but was delayed as the structure remains unfinished.[6] The mosque opened unofficially for prayers in April 2022. The official opening is yet to be announced.[7]

Architecture

The six-storeyed mosque building is flanked by five minarets, representing the five pillars of Islam.[8] The building lacks a traditional dome. Instead, the dome-like structure is designed to resemble a Bedouin desert tent.

Facilities

The mosque would also have a library, an auditorium, classrooms, and a multi-purpose hall.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mihaaru . Ahmed Hamdhoon . Salma miskithuge Parking ge massala: Muizzu vidhaalhuvee mi sarukaarun e kan nukuree kamah! . Mihaaru . dv-MV . 5 April 2022 . 25 April 2022 . 5 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220405052613/https://mihaaru.com/news/106615 . live .
  2. Web site: Mihaaru . Ahmed Hamdhoon . Salma miskithuge Parking ge massala: Muizzu vidhaalhuvee mi sarukaarun e kan nukuree kamah! . Mihaaru . dv-MV . 5 April 2022 . 25 April 2022 . 5 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220405052613/https://mihaaru.com/news/106615 . live .
  3. Web site: Hadi. Ahmedulla Abdul. 2020-01-06. King Salman mosque nears completion. live. 2021-06-10. SunOnline International. en. 2021-06-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610174650/https://en.sun.mv/57586.
  4. Web site: Turkish company to build Maldives' largest mosque. 2021-06-10. www.aa.com.tr. 2021-06-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610174638/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/turkish-company-to-build-maldives-largest-mosque/782824. live.
  5. Web site: Rodolfo Estimo Jr.. 2018-02-17. Construction commences on Maldives mosque donated by Kingdom. live. 2021-06-10. Arab News. en. 2019-08-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20190805101559/http://www.arabnews.com/node/1248281/saudi-arabia.
  6. Web site: 2021-04-13. Opening of King Salman Mosque delayed due to incomplete facilities: Islamic Ministry. live. 2021-06-10. PSMnews.mv. en. 2021-06-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610174640/https://psmnews.mv/en/84577.
  7. Web site: Saudi government yet to confirm King Salman Mosque opening date: Minister . The Edition . 23 February 2023.
  8. Web site: King Salman Mosque. 2021-06-10. NRY Architects. en-US. 2021-06-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610174650/http://nry.com.my/portfolio/king-salman-mosque/. live.
  9. Web site: 2018-11-16. King Salman Mosque to be completed in the first quarter of next year. live. 2021-06-10. PSMnews.mv. en. 2021-06-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610174637/https://psmnews.mv/en/41094.

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