Aasahara Mosque Explained

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.

History

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Mohamed . Mizna . 22 March 2020 . Only 2 mosques will hold funeral prayers in Male City . 11 October 2024 . ThePress.
  2. News: 12 January 2023 . City council begins renovating Masjid al-Ta'aawun . 11 October 2024 . Sun.
  3. News: Shahid . Malika . 4 October 2024 . Aa Sahara Mosque renovations complete, officially opens with funeral home . 11 October 2024 . The Edition.
  4. News: Osmanagic . Ameera . 4 October 2024 . President thanks those who assisted in completing Aa Sahara Mosque . 11 October 2024 . The Edition.
  5. News: Osmanagic . Ameera . 6 September 2024 . Aa Sahara Mosque partially completed and opened to public . 11 October 2024 . The Edition.
  6. Web site: 4 October 2024 . President Inaugurates Renovated Aasaharaa Mosque and Funeral House in Malé City . 11 October 2024 . The President's Office.