Construction of several mosques across Maldives awarded

Agreements have been signed to construct several mosques in various regions of the Maldives.

The agreements were signed at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Saturday.

In addition to signing agreements to construct two branches of the Quran Center and an Islamic Center, agreements were signed to construct 11 mosques.

On behalf of the Islamic Ministry, the agreement was signed by Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. On behalf of Fenaka Corporation Limited, the agreement was signed by the company's Managing Director Major (Rtd) Mohamed Najah, and on behalf of the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), the agreement was signed by the company's Managing Director DCP (Rtd) Ahmed Saudi.

The ministry revealed that while 11 projects have been assigned to Fenaka Corporation, three projects have been assigned to MTCC.

The projects contracted to Fenaka include:

1. Constructing a branch of the Quran Center in Maabaidhoo island of Laamu atoll to be completed within 365 days
2. Constructing a branch of the Quran Center in Olhuvelifushi island of Lhaviyani atoll to be completed within 365 days
3. Constructing an Islamic Center in Foakaidhoo island of Shaviyani atoll, to be completed within 900 days
4. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Hirilandhoo island of Thaa atoll to be completed within 365 days
5. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in the reclaimed area of Feydhoo island of Seenu atoll to be completed within 365 days
6. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Henbadhoo island of Noonu atoll to be completed within 365 days
7. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Veymandoo island of Thaa atoll to be completed within 550 days
8. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Inguraidhoo island of Raa atoll to be completed within 365 days
9. Developing a 500-capacity mosque in Nellaidhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll to be completed within 365 days,
10. Constructing a 300-capacity mosque in Noomaraa island of Shaviyani atoll to be completed within 550 days
11. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Kudarikilu island of Baa atoll to be completed within 365 days

The projects contracted to MTCC include:

1. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Baarah island of Haa Alif atoll to be completed within 365 days
2. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Maalhos island of Baa atoll to be completed within 365 days
3. Constructing a 500-capacity mosque in Feridhoo island of Alif Alif atoll to be completed within 365 days.

The Islamic Ministry stated that these are mosques being constructed at the government's expense. However, the government has not disclosed the costs of these projects.

In addition to this, the ministry stated that the Quran Centers will include three classrooms, a library, and a hall, and that the mosques will be equipped with solar panels and air conditioning and will have vinyl flooring. The ministry also stated that a Quran teaching class will be established in the mosque. Further, the ministry stated that the Islamic Center will include a prayer area, as well as a conference hall, library, and classroom.