President Muizzu Inaugurates Three-Storey Barbaree Mosque

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated Masjid Yoosuf Al Barbaree (Barbaree Mosque) on February 18, 2026, during the Asr prayer. The President was accompanied by the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, along with senior government officials and members of the public. Following the ceremony, President Muizzu toured the mosque and participated in the congregational prayer. The mosque, commissioned to a private developer, is a modern three-storey structure designed to accommodate 1,400 worshippers. Located in a prominent area of Male’, the mosque has historically served a significant number of congregants. Construction began in 2025 after the Ministry of Islamic Affairs signed an MoU with a private party in January 2024. The mosque’s interiors feature Islamic architectural elements and intricate designs. Expanding prayer capacity across the Maldives remains a key government priority, with several mosques set to open ahead of Ramadan and ongoing projects nationwide.