Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Red and white striped mosque in Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The exterior walls of Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque feature alternating bands of red and white stripes reaching toward multiple pointed domes and minarets.
Architect H. L. Saibo Lebbe completed the construction of this Indo-Saracenic style religious building in 1909 to serve the growing Muslim population in Colombo.
The mosque connects generations of Muslims in Sri Lanka through daily prayers, religious education classes, and celebrations of Islamic festivals throughout the year.
Located near the Colombo Port, the mosque accommodates 10,000 worshippers and remains open from sunrise to sunset for prayers and visitors.
The geometric patterns on the facade combine with candy-striped colors to create a distinctive silhouette visible from ships approaching the harbor.
Inception: 1909
Architects: H. L. Saibo Lebbe
Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic architecture
Website: http://redmasjid.com
GPS coordinates: 6.93850,79.85180
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:04
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