Island heritage

Historic places, mosques and landmarks, each with a short introduction and photo.

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Old Friday Mosque
Religious
The oldest mosque on the island, built of coral stone with carved lacquer doors.
Address
Mosque Road, Ward 2
Coral-stone well
Historic site
A century-old well that supplied households before piped water arrived.
Address
Medhuveriyaa Magu, Ward 2
Historic cemetery
Religious
A burial ground with coral-stone grave markers, kept by the island office.
Address
Mosque Road, Ward 3
Hawitta mound site
Historic site
A pre-Islamic mound site that the council has marked for protection.
Address
Uthuru Magu, Ward 4
Traditional boat yard
Cultural
Wooden dhonis have been built here by the same families for generations.
Address
Harbour Road, Ward 1
North beach and lagoon
Natural
A calm sandy shore where the island community gathers for Eid and festivals.
Address
Uthuru Magu, Ward 4
Cultural handicraft centre
Cultural
Women weave mats and craft lacquerware here, keeping old skills alive.
Address
Medhuveriyaa Magu, Ward 3
Old island office building
Historic site
The 1960s administrative building, now a small community museum.
Address
Medhuveriyaa Magu, Ward 2