The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, known popularly as the Red Mosque, is one of Colombo’s most distinctive and beloved landmarks, a striking 19th-century Islamic place of worship built in vivid red and white candy-striped stonework that stands in contrast to the chaotic commercial streets of Pettah around it. Built in 1909, the mosque remains an active place of worship for Colombo’s Muslim community, and its ornate twin minarets and domed architecture represent a beautiful fusion of Indian, Gothic and Moorish influences.
