| Aasahara Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Dhivehi: އާސަހަރާ މިސްކިތް | |
 The mosque in 2024 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Machchangolhi, Malé, Kaafu Atoll |
| Country | Maldives |
  Location of the mosque in the Maldives | |
| Geographic coordinates | 4°10′15″N 73°30′28″E / 4.17088°N 73.50776°E / 4.17088; 73.50776 |
The Aasahara Mosque is a Sunni Islam mosque and graveyard, located in Machchangolhi of Malé, on the Kaafu Atoll, in the 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.
The Malé City Council renovated the mosque in 2024 using the 'Chaalu Miskiy' fundraiser, where they collected Rf. 700,000. 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. President Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the renovated mosque.
See also
Note
- Sometimes spelled as Aa Sahara Mosque and also known as Aa Sahara Cemetery as well as Masjid al-Ta'aawun Dhivehi: އާސަހަރާ މިސްކިތް Arabic: مسجد التغاون
References
- Mohamed, Mizna (22 March 2020). "Only 2 mosques will hold funeral prayers in Male City". ThePress. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- "City council begins renovating Masjid al-Ta'aawun". Sun. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Shahid, Malika (4 October 2024). "Aa Sahara Mosque renovations complete, officially opens with funeral home". The Edition. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- Osmanagic, Ameera (4 October 2024). "President thanks those who assisted in completing Aa Sahara Mosque". The Edition. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- Osmanagic, Ameera (6 September 2024). "Aa Sahara Mosque partially completed and opened to public". The Edition. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "President Inaugurates Renovated Aasaharaa Mosque and Funeral House in Malé City". The President's Office. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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