'Mosques with long history should be heritage sites'

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Amid the ongoing debate regarding the proposed demolition of Malé’s Bandara Mosque, former Islamic Minister Dr. Ahmed Zahir has stressed the importance of designating historically significant mosques as heritage sites and ensuring their protection and preservation. In a Facebook post, Zahir stated that old mosques stand as powerful evidence of the craftsmanship and expertise of earlier generations. He further remarked that