Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

A striking red-and-white striped mosque in the Pettah market district of Colombo.

Best time to visit Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Dec–Apr. Check local conditions and official notices before you go.

Type of place

Spiritual

Nearby in Colombo

• Lotus Tower (about 1 km)
• Galle Face Green (about 2 km)
• Gangaramaya Temple (about 3 km)
• National Museum of Colombo (about 3 km)

Festivals in Colombo

• Navam Perahera, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo: Navam full moon (usually Feb)
• Sinhala and Tamil New Year, All over Sri Lanka: Usually 13–14 Apr
• Vesak, All over Sri Lanka: Vesak full moon (usually May)
• Vel festival, Colombo: Usually Jul or Aug
• Christmas, Churches all over Sri Lanka: 25 Dec