 The mosque is the largest in the Maldives, and also one of the largest in South Asia, admitting over 5,000 people.The Centre also serves as a conference hall where official meetings and ceremonies are held, an Islamic library and a number of offices.The Centre also houses the Ministry of Islamic-Affairs from 11 November 2008 onwards, which replaced the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs that was established by the former president Mamoon Abdul Gayoom.