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Islamic Centre (Maldives)
The Islamic Centre, officially named the Masjid al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-Auzam (; ), is a Sunni Islam mosque, located in Malé, on the Kaafu Atoll, in the Maldives. The mosque was opened by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in November 1984. History The Islamic Centre was built with the assistance of Islamic countries who provided financial support during the 1980s, including Saudi Arabia, Brunei, Pakistan, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom put the cornerstone on the building on 11 November 1982, and on 11 November 1984 it was officially opened. A plate in the grand entrance of the Centre is engraved in Dhivehi, Arabic Arabic (, , or , ) is a Central Semitic languages, Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns lang ... and English with the names of all leaders of the Islamic co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maldives
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in South Asia located in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of Atolls of the Maldives, 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Atolls of the Maldives#Ihavandhippolhu, Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south. The Maldives is the smallest List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Asia, country in Asia. Its land area is only , but this is spread over roughly of the sea, making it one of the world's most spatially dispersed sovereign states. With a population of 515,132 in the 2022 census, it is the second List of Asian countries by population, least populous country in Asia and the List of countries and dependencies by area, ninth-smallest country by area, but also one of the List of countries and depend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maldivian Language
Maldivian, also known by its Endonym and exonym, endonym Dhivehi (, ''Dhivēhī'', ), is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Indo-Iranian languages, Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family, primarily spoken by the Maldivians, Maldivian people native to the South Asian archipelagic state of the Maldives; as well as the neighbouring Minicoy, Minicoy Island within Lakshadweep, a union territory of India. The Maldivian language has four notable dialects. The standard dialect is that of the capital city of Malé. The greatest dialectal variation exists in the southern atolls of Huvadhu Atoll, Huvadhu, Addu Atoll, Addu and Fuvahmulah. Each of these atolls has its own distinct dialect often thought to be interconnected with each other while being widely different from the dialect spoken in the northern atolls. The southern dialects are so distinct that those only speaking northern dialects cannot understand them. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture Of Maldives
The culture of the Maldives is derived from a number of sources, the most important of which is its proximity to the shores of Sri Lanka and South India. The population is mainly Indo-Aryan from the anthropological point of view. Islam is considered the religion of the country and only Muslims can become legal citizens. Influences The Dhivehi language is of Indo-Iranian Sanskritic origin and therefore closely related to Sinhala, which points at a later influence from the north of the subcontinent. According to legends, the kingly dynasty that ruled the Maldives in the past has its origin there. These ancient kings may have brought Buddhism from the subcontinent, but it is not clear. In Sri Lanka, there are similar legends, but it is improbable that the ancient Maldives royals and Buddhism came both from that island, because none of the Sri Lankan chronicles mentions the Maldives. It is unlikely that the ancient chronicles of Sri Lanka would have failed to mention the Mald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Maldives
The history of the Maldives is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and surrounding areas in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is formed of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1,194 islands. Historically, the Maldives has held strategic importance due to its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean.. The Maldives' nearest neighbours are the British Indian Ocean Territory, Sri Lanka, and India. The United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and some Indian kingdoms have had cultural and economic ties with the Maldives for centuries. In addition to these countries, Maldivians also traded with Aceh and many other kingdoms in what is now Indonesia and Malaysia. Specifically, the Maldives were the primary source of cowrie shells, which were then used as currency throughout Asia and parts of the East African coast. Most likely, the Maldives were influenced by the Kalingas of ancient India. The Kalingas were the earliest region of India to trade with Sri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
:Category:Mosques In The Maldives
{{Commons category Maldives The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in South Asia located in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, abou ... Religious buildings and structures in the Maldives Religious organisations based in the Maldives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islam In The Maldives
Islam is the state religion of the Maldives. The 2008 Constitution or "''Fehi Gānoon''" declares the significance of Islamic law in the country. The constitution requires that citizenship status be based on adherence to the state religion, which legally makes the country's citizens 100% Muslim. History Islamic influence in the Maldives may date as far back as the 10th century, with mentions of the region by Arabic accounts dating to around the 9th and 10th centuries. The importance of the Arabs as traders in the Indian Ocean by the 12th century may partly explain why the last Buddhist king of Maldives Dhovemi converted to Islam in the year 1153 (or 1193, for certain copper plate grants give a later date). The king thereupon adopted the Muslim title and name (in Arabic) of Sultan (besides the old Dhivehi title of ''Maha Radun'' or ''Ras Kilege'' or ''Rasgefānu'') Muhammad al-Adil, initiating a series of six Islamic dynasties consisting of eighty-four sultans and sultana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Salman Mosque
The King Salman Mosque (; ) is a Sunni Islam, Sunni Islam mosque, located on the eastern side of Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, in the Maldives. With capacity for 10,000 worshippers, it is the largest mosque in the Indian Ocean. The construction of the mosque was funded in part by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is named after Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Salman. History The mosque was planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Maldives. The construction of the mosque began in 2018. The opening of the mosque was scheduled in 2021, but was delayed as the structure remains unfinished. The mosque opened unofficially for prayers in April 2022. The official opening is yet to be announced. In May 2024 the Islamic Minister, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, advised that Maldivian rufiyaa, Rf. 6 million was needed in order to fix air conditioning issues in the building; and that the official opening was delayed until the funds could be secured. Archite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al-Auzam
As-Sulṭaan al-Ghaazee Muhammad Thakurufaanu al-A'uẓam or As-Sultan Ghazi Muhammad Bodu Thakurufaanu (; died 18 August 1585) ruled over the Maldives, Maldives Islands from 1573 to 1585. He is known for fighting the Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese who ruled over the Maldives from 1558–1573 after killing Sultan Ali VI in Malé. His victory is commemorated in the Maldives as ''Qaumee Dhuvas (Maldives National Day), Qaumee Dhuvas'' or National Day. He was also the first Maldivian Sultan to form a Maldives National Defence Force, (a unified military body). He is regarded as a folk hero, national hero. Early years Muhammad Thakurufaanu was the son of Katheebu Hussain of Utheemu (Haa Alif Atoll), Utheemu in Haa Alif Atoll, Thiladhummathi Atoll and Lady Aiminaa Dhiye of Ihavandhoo (Haa Alif Atoll), Ihavandhoo. Muhammad Thakurufan learned Hevikan (Martial Arts). Defeat of the Portuguese After killing Sultan List of sultans of the Maldives, Ali IV, the Maldives was ruled by and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malé Friday Mosque
The Malé Friday Mosque, also known as the Malé Hukuru Miskiy (), or the Old Friday Mosque, is a Sufi Sunni mosque, located in the city of Malé, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. Completed in 1658, the mosque is the oldest and most ornate mosque in the Maldives. Coral boulders of the genus '' Porites'', found throughout the archipelago, are the basic materials used for construction of this and other mosques in the country because of its suitability. Although the coral is soft and easily cut to size when wet, it makes sturdy building blocks when dry. The mosque was added to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage cultural list in 2008 as unique examples of sea-culture architecture. Master carpenters of the Malé Hukuru Miskiy were Ali Maavadi Kaleyfaanu and Mahmud Maavadi Kaleyfaanu from Kondey, Huvadu. The calligrapher was Chief Justice Al Faqh Al Qazi Jamaaludheen. In terms of artistic excellence and construction technique using only interlocking assembly, it is one of the finest cora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islamic Architecture
Islamic architecture comprises the architectural styles of buildings associated with Islam. It encompasses both Secularity, secular and religious styles from the early history of Islam to the present day. The Muslim world, Islamic world encompasses a wide geographic area historically ranging from western Africa and Europe to eastern Asia. Certain commonalities are shared by Islamic architectural styles across all these regions, but over time different regions developed their own styles according to local materials and techniques, local dynasties and patrons, different regional centers of artistic production, and sometimes Islamic schools and branches, different religious affiliations. Early Islamic architecture was influenced by Roman architecture, Roman, Byzantine architecture, Byzantine, Iranian architecture, Iranian, and Architecture of Mesopotamia, Mesopotamian architecture and all other lands which the early Muslim conquests conquered in the seventh and eighth centuries.: "As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dome
A dome () is an architectural element similar to the hollow upper half of a sphere. There is significant overlap with the term cupola, which may also refer to a dome or a structure on top of a dome. The precise definition of a dome has been a matter of controversy and there are a wide variety of forms and specialized terms to describe them. A dome can rest directly upon a Rotunda (architecture), rotunda wall, a Tholobate, drum, or a system of squinches or pendentives used to accommodate the transition in shape from a rectangular or square space to the round or polygonal base of the dome. The dome's apex may be closed or may be open in the form of an Oculus (architecture), oculus, which may itself be covered with a roof lantern and cupola. Domes have a long architectural lineage that extends back into prehistory. Domes were built in ancient Mesopotamia, and they have been found in Persian architecture, Persian, Ancient Greek architecture, Hellenistic, Ancient Roman architecture, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
