The Friday Mosque located in Male’ City has been closed for renovation according to Heritage Ministry.
According to the Media Director of Heritage Ministry, Ismail Naail Rasheed the closure was in regards to the safety of the people who used the mosque.
The renovation will be fully funded by India will be carried out by the Archeological Survey of India as a pledge by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during the PM’s visit to the Maldives earlier this year.
The Friday Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Male’ City.