The replica of Kalhu Oh Fummi has been brought to the Male' City.
The boat was brought from Aarah via a barge and was transported to the Kalhu Vakaru Mosque compound.
The Ministry of Dhvehi Language, Culture and Heritage stated that a special ceremony will be held to allow the public to view the replica after completing renovations. The repairs are expected to be completed within three weeks.
Kalhu Oh Fummi was the sailing boat used by Mohamed Thakurufaanu, in his endeavor to free the Maldives from the Portuguese occupation in 1573. The replica was constructed and made its maiden voyage on the 50th Independence Day and has since been kept in Aarah.
The ministry stated that the replica will be part of a showcase to provide information on the Maldives' struggle for freedom during the period. The ministry surveyed three areas and determined that the compound of the Kalhu Vakaru Mosque was a suitable location to place the replica.
The ministry is conducting the work on transporting and repairing the replica with the relevant authorities. The replica was constructed using traditional boat building methods and the exact same design of the historical boat, according to the historical research.