President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated the construction of Masjid ad-Da’wah, a state-of-the-art mosque and religious center being developed at M. Muiveyodhoshuge’ (Boduge’) in Male'.
The mosque, which will span 8,973 square feet, is designed to accommodate 1,250 worshippers. It will feature a main prayer hall, a women’s prayer area, ablution and toilet facilities, and a rooftop prayer space. The second floor will house a 150-seat conference hall, three modern classrooms, a library, and an administrative office.
The mosque is also being designed with full accessibility in mind, including dedicated ablution and toilet facilities for people with disabilities.
The project is being undertaken by Venza Company Pvt Ltd and is scheduled for completion within 540 days. It is funded by private donors Mohamed Adhil, Nizar Ahmed, Zeeba Saeed, and Rahmathullah.
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Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said Masjid ad-Da’wah will be the most modern mosque in the capital upon completion. He added that the facility will also serve as a free center for religious and pre-school activities.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to replace aging mosques across Male' with modern, multi-functional facilities. Among them is the reconstruction of Masjid Yusuf Al Barbari, located at the corner of Radhebai Magu and Majeedhee Magu. That three-storey mosque, which began construction in May, will accommodate 1,400 worshippers and is expected to open by December this year.