Gadi Buru
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| Gadi Buru | |
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ގަޑިބުރު | |
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| Alternative names | Bodu Gadi |
| General information | |
| Type | Clock tower |
| Location | Maafannu, Malé, Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4°10′34″N 73°30′22″E / 4.176130°N 73.506218°E |
| Completed | 22 November 1990 |
| Rebuilt 18 November 2023 Demolished 2 August 2017 | |
The Gadi Buru (Dhivehi: ގަޑިބުރު) also known as the Bodu Gadi is a clock tower in Malé, the capital of the Maldives.
Gadi Buru was built following the Silver Jubilee of Maldivian Independence and was demolished 2017.[1][2] It was rebuilt and reopened in 2023.[3]
History
[edit]The Gadi Buru clock tower was built in 1990 to celebrate the 25th Independence day of the Madives.[4] It was built with the hospitality of Sri Lanka. The tower was developed by the Government of Sri Lanka to signify the relations between Sri Lanka and the Maldives.[2]
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In 1990, Sri Lanka generously donated a clock to be installed in a newly constructed tower.[2] Unfortunately, shortly after its installation, the clock ceased functioning and has remained inoperative since then. Despite this, the tower itself has undergone numerous renovations and restorations over the years. However, these efforts have not extended to repairing the clock, which continues to stand as a silent feature of the tower. The clock's persistent state of disrepair contrasts with the continuous upkeep and improvements made to the surrounding structure.
Gadi Buru was demolished by the government on 2 August 2017.[1]
The Gadi Buru was rebuilt in November 2023 by Rasheed Carpentry and Construction and the Malé City council.[3][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Haazimaa, Khadheeja (2 July 2017). "މަރާމާތުކުރި ފަހުން ގަޑިބުރު ތަޅާލައިފި" [The clock tower demolished after renovation]. Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Newly Reconstructed Gadiburu Clock Tower Unveiled in Maafannu". MV+. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Male' City gets back landmark clock tower". Sun. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Rehan, Mohamed (19 November 2023). "Malé clock tower opens with modern changes". The Edition. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "New clock tower inaugurated in Maafannu ward". PSM News. Public Service Media. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.