Islamic Centre, Maldives - The Glorious Golden Dome of the Mosque

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The Islamic Centre is one of the major tourist attractions of Male’, because of its position near the main jetty of Male’ and also to the magnificent architecture of the mosque. The glorious golden dome of the mosque is also manifest on the skyline of Male’. The glowing golden dome of the mosque is a standout as are also the interior walls festooned with beautiful woodcarvings and Arabic calligraphy. The Centre also houses a library and a symposium hall. The most famed cultural landmark of Male’ is the three-storey Islamic Centre, opened in November 1984.The Centre’s Grand Friday Mosque, Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu-al-A’z'am, is the largest mosque in the Maldives, accommodating more than 5,000 worshippers.