Foundation laid for Government's Waqf building in Hulhumalé

The foundation stone for the government's Waqf building in Hulhumalé was laid today.

The foundation was laid this afternoon at a ceremony by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. The building is being constructed on a 20,000 square foot plot behind the Ooredoo Building block.

The construction of the building has been awarded to Rasheed Carpentry and Construction (RCC) Company. The project was awarded on the 17th of this month for MVR 244 million, with a deadline to complete the work within two years.

The Islamic Ministry stated that the building's basement will feature a parking area, and the ground floor will house a reception area and additional parking facilities. Furthermore, the building will include a floor designated for commercial purposes, as well as floors for offices, prayer rooms, and meeting rooms.

The Ministry added that the second and eleventh floors of the building are designated for multi-purpose halls that can be used for various activities, and the rooftop will be an open terrace area.

In addition, the building will house a daycare center, and the lifts installed will be designed to ensure easy access for people with special needs.

The laying of the foundation for the Hulhumalé Waqf building follows the laying of the foundation for the Malé Waqf building last week. That building, located on the vacant plot next to Islanders Preschool, facing Buruzu Magu, was also contracted to RCC Company.

The Waqf building project aligns with President Muizzu's presidential pledge to further expand the Waqf Fund in the Maldives and increase financial resources that benefit the Islamic sector.

The government has also decided to construct a dedicated Holy Quran Waqf building in Malé.

Furthermore, the government has decided to implement Waqf projects not only in the Malé area but also in Addu City, Gn. Fuvahmulah, GDh. Thinadhoo, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, and GA. Vilingili.