The renovation of the Friday Mosque - an artist's impression. As the mosque constructed by Sultan Muhammed Ibn Abdulla became run-down, Sultan Ahmed Shihabuddin renovated the mosque. The renovation works were completed during 1337 AD (737 AH)

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The Friday Mosque in Malé was reconstructed in the year 1337 AD (738 AH) by order of Sultan Ahmed Shihabuddin. According to an inscription on a wooden plaque placed in the Mosque by the Sultan's command, the Mosque was initially built by Sultan Dharumas Muhammed Ibn Abdulla (Sri Tribuvana Aditiya) and by his brother Sri Kalo. They assigned the work to Al Wazeer Shanivi Raza. As the buildings of the Mosque became run-down, the Mosque was renovated by Sultan Ahmed Shihabuddin. The task was assigned to Al Wazeer Ali Abil Fathuhul Salahi. The restoration work was complete during the month of Zul Hijja of 738 AH (1337 AD).