President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih officially opened the newly developed "Masjid Rasheed" in Hulhumalé.

The mosque was officially opened to the public on Saturday evening, after Isha prayers.

A special ceremony was held in the mosque before Isha prayers to mark the mosque's opening.

Rasheed Carpentry and Construction Pvt Ltd (RCC) built the new mosque as part of its corporate social responsibility in memory of the group's co-founder late Abdul Rasheed. The mosque, built to a contemporary design, can accommodate 1,200 people and includes a wing for women.

At the ceremony, the Managing Director of RCC Mr Mohamed Nazim ,son of Mr Abdul Rasheed presented the President with a replica of the mosque. After opening the mosque, the President, accompanied by Vice President Faisal Naseem, joined the Isha prayer congregation. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr Ahmed Zahir, was also in attendance.

With this mosque being opened for public in Hulhumale' Phase 1, the temporary mosque, "Masjidul fithuya" has been closed.