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Description
Property Name: Masjid Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Inventory No: 960-331-2
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-08-28
Country (State party): Maldives
Province: Malé
Town:
Geographic coordinates: 4° 13′ 4.86″ N
73° 32′ 37.35″ E
Historic Period: 21th century, 1st half
Year of Construction: 2006
Style: Contemporary
Original Use: Mosque
Current Use: Mosque
Architect: Unknown
Significance
Masjid Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is located in the borders of Hulhumalé Island, connected to Malé in Maldives. It stands at the end of housing rows. The mosque is the only mosque on the island and is a contemporary architectural monument. The mosque is notable with its greatly huge, golden dome. The huge dome is supported by trusses. Inside the floors are covered by granite covering and there are numerous of fans for ventilation. The unique minaret is also capped by a golden dome, carrying the same characteristics with the main dome. With its spherical geometry, Mosque is one of the attractive places in Maldives.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
The building is a well preserved one, as being constructed recently, in 2006.
Newly constructed and in a good condition.
References
Webpage of Construction Division Ministry of Housing, Transport and Environment – Maldives; http://www.construction.gov.mv