Newly Reconstructed Gadiburu Clock Tower Unveiled in Maafannu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated the recently reconstructed Gadiburu clock tower in Maafannu.

The Gadiburu clock tower, a historical landmark situated in the heart of Male’ City, has recently undergone reconstruction, incorporating modern elements while maintaining its original design.

The updated clock tower has been equipped to broadcast timely calls to prayer and showcase important announcements and messages.

During the inauguration ceremony, President Muizzu noted that the tower’s redevelopment was initiated during his tenure as Mayor of the Male’ City Council. He emphasised the intention for the new clock tower to resonate across all age groups and announced plans to renovate similar structures in the city to align with contemporary standards.

Originally built in 1990, the clock tower holds historical significance as a gift from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, presented on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Maldivian Independence. Sri Lanka, the first country to acknowledge Maldives’ independence, established the clock tower as a symbol of diplomatic relations.