Maldives’ Coral Stone Mosques Considered for ICESCO Heritage List
The Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage announced discussions with ICESCO to include Maldives' coral stone mosques in ICESCO's heritage list. The announcement followed a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, between Cultural Minister Adam Naseer Ibrahim and ICESCO Director General Dr Salim M. AlMalik during the 'Shusha – Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2024' event. Dr Salim expressed intentions to explore necessary steps. The Islamic World Heritage Committee, at its meeting in Rabat, Morocco (18-19 December 2023), added 213 items to the heritage list, bringing the total to 634. Coral stone mosques date back to the 17th century and are notable for their carved coral stone construction.
The Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage announced discussions with ICESCO to include Maldives' coral stone mosques in ICESCO's heritage list. The announcement followed a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, between Cultural Minister Adam Naseer Ibrahim and ICESCO Director General Dr Salim M. AlMalik during the 'Shusha – Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2024' event. Dr Salim expressed intentions to explore necessary steps. The Islamic World Heritage Committee, at its meeting in Rabat, Morocco (18-19 December 2023), added 213 items to the heritage list, bringing the total to 634. Coral stone mosques date back to the 17th century and are notable for their carved coral stone construction.
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The Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage announced discussions with ICESCO to include Maldives' coral stone mosques in ICESCO's heritage list. The announcement followed a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, between Cultural Minister Adam Naseer Ibrahim and ICESCO Director General Dr Salim M. AlMalik during the 'Shusha – Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2024' event. Dr Salim expressed intentions to explore necessary steps. The Islamic World Heritage Committee, at its meeting in Rabat, Morocco (18-19 December 2023), added 213 items to the heritage list, bringing the total to 634. Coral stone mosques date back to the 17th century and are notable for their carved coral stone construction.
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