The Colombo red and white Mosque
Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Why locals love it
The colourful white and red candy striped Jami UI Alfar Mosque situated in Pettah. It is worth the trip as it is architecturally very distinctive. Red and white contrasting bricks have been used to create a variety of patterns on the flat outside walls or on the columns.
Why you should visit it
The Jami Ul Alfar Muslim Mosque only took a year to build having been started in 1908. Inside the central court yard is the ablutions water tank lined with light blue tiles that jarringly contrast to the ornamental red and white stripped interior. If you are hopping to be invited into the mosque you will have to be conservatively dressed.
Special tip
Gate keepers will usually let you in for a look, except during peak prayer times on Friday.
Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
2nd Cross Street, කොළඹ, ශ්රී ලංකාවMon-Su: 05:00-20:00