Shaheem: 14 new mosques to be opened across Maldives for Ramadan

Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, on Wednesday, announced that 14 new mosques currently under construction across the Maldives are scheduled to be inaugurated ahead of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.

In a message shared with the media, Minister Shaheem provided an update on ongoing mosque construction projects nationwide. He specifically noted that three of the mosques scheduled to open before Ramadan are new permanent mosques in Hulhumalé.

While construction is progressing rapidly on several mosques across the country, some projects have already been completed. Islamic Ministry has also stated that contracts for the construction of several additional mosques had been awarded this year.

Ahead of the previous Ramadan, 15 newly constructed mosques were completed and opened for public use across various islands.

In addition to opening new mosques, the government undertakes an extensive programme each year to renovate and maintain existing mosques in preparation for Ramadan.

The Ministry stated that plans are underway to repair and renovate mosques ahead of the next Ramadan. It also emphasized its continued efforts to strengthen religious awareness among the public and establish mosques as central hubs for religious education and the dissemination of Islamic knowledge.