Maldives Moves to Secure Global Recognition for Coral Mosques

The Maldives has formally submitted a nomination to UNESCO seeking inclusion of several historic coral stone mosques on the World Heritage List. The announcement was made by Heena Waleed at a press briefing at the President’s Office, confirming the dossier was completed and officially submitted on January 21. Proposed sites include Malé Hukuru Miskiy, Ihavandhoo Hukuru Miskiy, Meedhoo Baa Miskiy, Fenfushi Hukuru Miskiy, and Isdhoo Old Mosque. A team from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is expected to visit in September for evaluations.

The Maldives has formally submitted a nomination to UNESCO seeking inclusion of several historic coral stone mosques on the World Heritage List. The announcement was made by Heena Waleed at a press briefing at the President’s Office, confirming the dossier was completed and officially submitted on January 21. Proposed sites include Malé Hukuru Miskiy, Ihavandhoo Hukuru Miskiy, Meedhoo Baa Miskiy, Fenfushi Hukuru Miskiy, and Isdhoo Old Mosque. A team from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is expected to visit in September for evaluations.

The Maldives has formally submitted a nomination to UNESCO seeking inclusion of several historic coral stone mosques on the World Heritage List. The announcement was made by Heena Waleed at a press briefing at the President’s Office, confirming the dossier was completed and officially submitted on January 21. Proposed sites include Malé Hukuru Miskiy, Ihavandhoo Hukuru Miskiy, Meedhoo Baa Miskiy, Fenfushi Hukuru Miskiy, and Isdhoo Old Mosque. A team from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is expected to visit in September for evaluations.

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