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The red-and-white striped facade of Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in Pettah, Colombo
JAMI UL-ALFAR MOSQUE EXTERIORPhoto by Wikipedia: Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque on WikipediaPettah, Colombo

CULTURAL

The Red Mosque of Colombo

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque · Western

Built

1909

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1-2 hrs

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Anytime

Region

Western

Its red-and-white candy-striped brickwork rises straight out of Pettah's market streets — visible from blocks away.

A mosque built in 1909 located in the Pettah area of Colombo, notable for its striking red-and-white striped façade. It serves as a prominent example of Islamic architecture in Sri Lanka.

19091-2 hrsAnytime
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