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Meedhoo Friday Mosque

Coral-stone mosque·Meedhoo · Raa Atoll

Fine calligraphy in Raa

About Meedhoo Friday Mosque

The Friday Mosque on Meedhoo, Raa Atoll, is thought to date from around 1705, the reign of Sultan Muzaffar Mohamed Imaduddin II. UNESCO’s Tentative List praises its coral workmanship and interior calligraphy, and it is still in use and well maintained.

Why it's on our list

  • About 1705
  • Interior calligraphy
  • UNESCO Tentative List

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Meedhoo Friday Mosque before you go.

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