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Ihavandhoo Friday Mosque
Completed in December 1701
About Ihavandhoo Friday Mosque
Ihavandhoo’s Friday Mosque was completed on 16 December 1701 and bears the symbol of Sultan Ibrahim Muzhiruddin. Its octagonal coral-stone well still supplies sweet water, and its cemetery holds members of the family of national hero Bodu Thakurufaanu. The old mosque now stands inside a modern one.
Why it's on our list
- Completed 1701
- Octagonal well
- UNESCO Tentative List
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ihavandhoo Friday Mosque before you go.