As part of his pledges for the first 100-days of the administration, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided on relocating Kalhuvakaru Mosque to former Sultan Park area. The president made the decision upon the Cabinets recommendation after a cabinet meeting.
Prior to the cabinet meeting, a working session was held by experts from Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage, where in-depth deliberations were held on how the area was determined for the relocation of the historic mosque. The expert team of the ministry also shared information on the public and professional opinions gathered regarding the matter.
At the cabinet meeting, members agreed Kalhuvakaru Mosque should be relocated to former Sultan Park area where it would be well-monitored and would portray the Maldivian historical legacy. At the same time, members also agreed the mosque should be utilised to perform prayers and also as a public attraction.
Kalhuvakaru Mosque is a unique building with a rich structure, which signifies ancient Maldivian coral stones work and other handiwork. The mosque was built in 1789 during the reign of Sultan Hassan Nooradeen Iskandhar. It stood on a coral foundation carved with intricate designs and was held up by wooden beams engraved with Arabic calligraphy.