Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: 10 minutes from Fort station.
• Tuk-tuk: Ask for the Red Mosque, Second Cross Street.
• Pettah: Easy to combine with the market.

The story of Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

The mosque was built by Colombo's Muslim community and designed by a local builder, Habibu Lebbe Saibu Lebbe. Its mix of Indo-Islamic and Gothic styles makes it unique.

For decades sailors used its bright red tower as a landmark as they approached Colombo port.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Visit outside prayer times.
• Women should cover their hair; scarves may be available.
• Ask before photographing worshippers.

What's around Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

• Pettah MarketAll around.
• Colombo Fort10 minutes on foot.
• Dutch MuseumNearby in Pettah.

Questions travellers ask