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This is also known as Hukuru Miskiy and is the oldest surviving mosque in the Maldives built in 1658. Still in use, this unique mosque with coral stone walls is in the Capital City of Male on the Kaafu Atoll. Built during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I, Hukuru Miskiy has been erected in the same place where the first Muslim Sultan of the Maldives, Sultan Mohamed Bin Abdullah built an earlier mosque. Originally built with a thatched roof in a hypostyle layout with 02 prayer halls and ante chambers on 03 sides, the present Minaret of Hukuru Miskiy mosque was erected later. Elegant and minute carvings adorn this mosque making it a stunning piece of fine architecture for that era and deserve to be witnessed on your travel to Maldives.

Utheemu Island is a part of Haa Alif Atoll of the Maldives and is inhabited by about 900 locals. This tiny island was the birthplace of the Maldivian hero Mohammed Thakurufaanu whose valour against the Portuguese during their occupation of the archipelago resulted in independence by driving away the foreign occupation through persistent covert attacks. He was supported by two brothers and 03 close allies to carry out frequent covert attacks for nearly 05 years at many islands occupied by the Portuguese during nightfall. To date, his tale is learned by Maldivian children who consider him a legend of the land. Utheemu Ganduvaaru is the modest wooden palace on the island where the hero lived, a much-visited site in the Maldives.

The museum has 02 buildings, the new and the old. The old building dating back to the 17th century is situated in Sultan Park, Male, the capital city and was a part of the site of the Royal Palace of the Maldives. After a devastating fire in 1968, one whole storey was destroyed. You would discover the interior of this old museum carries architecture of the earlier and include the handwritten Quran on the walls of the museum. The new museum also erected in the same park is a gift from the Government of China in 2010 and was declared open on the Independence Day of the Maldives, 26th July 2010. Both these units have a well-maintained collection of data, artefacts and antiquities showcasing a proud heritage.

Declared open in August 2018, this is the first cross-sea bridge in the Maldives an archipelago of over 1000 islands. This fine 2 km long bridge connects the capital Male with Hulhule Island where the International Airport of Male is situated. The long-felt need for a bridge was fulfilled due to the smooth progress of the project supported by both governments and receiving a lot of attention from the Maldivian society. In the first few days of the opening exultant riders were seen experiencing the crossing whilst at present it is a welcome connection providing much ease to locals and visitors to the Maldives such as those at Embudu Village.

Unlike many beautiful islands in the Maldives with resorts, Thulusdhoo is an inhabited and traditionally industrious island too. With much enchanting beauty, and experiences similar to what you experience on other Maldives islands with resorts, however here it comes with the bonus of seeing and interacting with local families and learning how warm and friendly they can be. Spend lazy hours on a hammock, watch the sunset on the beach, explore the island on a rented bike spotting men and women doing errands or at work, children going to school and even touring the Coca-Cola Factory on the island.