Building Name: | Aasahara Mosque |
Native Name: | Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian: އާސަހަރާ މިސްކިތް |
Native Name Lang: | dv |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Coordinates: | 4.1705°N 73.5081°W |
Location: | Machchangolhi, Malé, Maldives |
Rite: | Sunni |
Territory: | Malè |
State: | Kaafu Atoll |
Aasahara Mosque is a mosque and graveyard located in Machchangolhi of Malé, Maldives.
Most of the history of Aasahara Mosque is relatively unknown.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aasahara Mosque was one of two mosques holding funeral prayers in Malé.[1]
The Malé City Council renovated the mosque in 2024 using the 'Chaalu Miskiy' fundraiser, where they collected .[2] [3] [4] A fully air conditioned two-storey structure was built, more spacious room for the Funeral House with purpose-built areas, designated motorcycle parking, separate toilets for people with special needs and children gender-segregated facilities.[5] [3] [6] President Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the renovated mosque.