Islamic Centre (Maldives)
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The Islamic Centre is an architectural landmark in Malé, Maldives opened in November 1984 by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
The Grand Friday Mosque located in the Centre, is named after Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-Al-A'z'am. The mosque is also the largest in the Maldives, admitting over 5000 people.
The Centre also serves a conference hall where official meetings and ceremonies are held, an Islamic library and a number of offices.
Furthermore, The Islamic Centre acts as a major tourist attraction of Malé, because of its location near the main jetty of Malé and due to the beautiful architecture of the mosque. The magnificent golden dome of the mosque is also evident on the skyline of Malé.
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