Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque, A Serene Icon Amidst Bustling Streets
No 228, 2nd Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo 11
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Introduction
The building is a historic mosque located near the Pettah Market in Colombo, not far from the train station. The mosque is known as the Red Mosque, and it is a red and white brick structure built in 1908. It is one of the landmarks in Colombo, and it is said that in the early 20th century, many sailors visiting Sri Lanka would use the mosque to identify if they had arrived at the port of Colombo. It is worth noting that the mosque is only open to men, and female tourists can only admire the beauty of this Islamic architecture from the outside. Address No 228, 2nd Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo 11
Opening hours Non-Muslim prayer times and Fridays are closed.
Transportation It takes about a 15-minute walk to reach there through the Bata Market.
The most unique mosque that I have ever seen
