Male, Kaafu Atoll, Male, Maldives
Mosque · Maldivian Sultanate · 17th Century
The Male Friday Mosque, or Hukuru Miskiy, is an ancient mosque located in the city of Male, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. It was constructed in 1658 during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I. The mosque is built primarily from coral stone and features intricate carvings and lacquer work. It is a masterpiece of traditional Maldivian architecture.
Construction: 1658 – 1658
Founder: Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I
Significance: The oldest mosque in the Maldives, built from coral stone.
- 1658: Completed
- 2008: Placed on UNESCO Tentative List
Architectural styles: Maldivian, Coral Stone
Materials: Coral Stone, Wood
- Coral Carvings: Intricate carvings on coral stone walls.
- Lacquer Work: Beautiful lacquer work on the wooden ceiling.
- Minaret: A squat, round minaret resembling a lighthouse.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Non-Muslims need permission to enter.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Partial.
Official site: http://visitmaldives.com
Address: Medhuziyaarai Magu, Male, Maldives
Coordinates: 4.1755, 73.5093