President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the newly renovated Aasaharaa Mosque and Funeral House in Malé City, a project he initiated during his tenure as Malé City Mayor. The ceremony, followed by Friday prayers led by the President, took place at the mosque on Friday.
The renovation addressed long-standing issues of inadequate space and facilities, particularly for people with special needs, women and the numerous visitors to the cemetery.
The Aasaharaa Mosque has been transformed into a two-story structure with full air-conditioning, including the waiting area. The Funeral House now provides three spacious, purpose-built areas for preparing the deceased.
Other improvements include a ground-floor prayer area for those with limited mobility, separate toilets for people with special needs and children, and gender-segregated facilities for the public. The redesign also incorporates outdoor seating, enhanced waiting areas, a widened cemetery entrance and designated motorcycle parking.
These enhancements create a more accommodating and accessible environment for all users. Following the inauguration and Friday prayers, President Dr Muizzu toured the renovated facilities, including the mosque, funeral house and the new waiting areas.This redevelopment project embodied the President’s vision to provide a dignified and spacious setting for citizens using the cemetery services.