Sri Lanka

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Sri Lanka

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Mo-Th, Sa, Su 10:30-12:00, 13:00-15:00, 16:15-17:30

From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling

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The Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque, located on Second Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo, is one of the oldest mosques in the city and a notable example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Built in 1909 and designed by H. L. Saibo Lebbe, the mosque—known colloquially as the Red Mosque for its distinctive appearance—has become a popular tourist site. The building represents an important landmark in Colombo's religious and architectural heritage.