Maldives Tourist Forum

[bilbobaggins]

Is there a mosque where the walls are made of coral stone?

[chinchulina]

Yes there is, it is called the Hukuru Miskiy and was built in 1656. All the walls in the mosque are built with coral stones intricately carved with Arabic calligraphy and ornamental patterns; the roof, window frames and doors made of different kinds of wood such as teak, sandalwood and redwood. Certainly another landmark in the capital city of Malé.