The Islamic Centre acts as a major tourist attraction of Malé, because of its location near the main jetty of Malé and due to the beautiful architecture of the mosque. The magnificent golden dome of the mosque is also evident on the skyline of Malé. The shining golden dome of the mosque is a standout as are also the interior walls decorated with beautiful woodcarvings and Arabic calligraphy. The Center also houses a library and a conference hall. The most famous cultural landmark of Male’ is the three-storey Islamic Centre, opened in November 1984.The Center’s Grand Friday Mosque, Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu-al-A’z’am, is the biggest mosque in the Maldives, accommodating more than 5,000 worshippers. This is one place you must visit in Maldives