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Aasahara Mosque

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Aasahara Mosque
އާސަހަރާ މިސްކިތް
Aasahara Mosque in October 2024
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RiteSunni
Location
LocationMachchangolhi, Malé, Maldives
StateKaafu Atoll
TerritoryMalè

Aasahara Mosque[a] is a mosque and graveyard located in Machchangolhi of Malé, Maldives.

History

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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 Rf. 700,000.[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.[6]

Note

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  1. ^ 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

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