Red Mosque, Sri Lanka

The name Red Mosque (usually Lal Masjid in Urdu or Rathu Palliya in Sinhala) is used to refer to several distinct, historically and culturally significant mosques across South Asia, each famous for its vibrant red sandstone or striking red-and-white striped facade.Because the query doesn't specify a single location, here are the three most famous sites known by this name: Pettah, Colombo    
Red Mosque, Sri Lanka
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The term "Red Mosque" typically refers to the iconic Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Known for its striking red-and-white striped design, it blends Indo-Islamic, Gothic, and Neo-classical architecture. Built in 1908 by Habibu Labbe Saibu Lebbe, it is one of the oldest and most famous mosques in the city. Location: Situated in the bustling commercial district of Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Design & Style: A hybrid of Indo-Islamic, Neo-classical, and Gothic Revival styles. It features a unique candy cane-like red and white striped exterior, along with striking pomegranate-shaped domes, minarets, and arched windows.
BY Air :  Reaching the Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar) by air requires flying into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Department approves the purpose of entry to Sri Lanka. The applicant holds a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka. The Department is satisfied that the applicant has sufficient funds for their stay in Sri Lanka, and for their return passage to their country of origin.
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BY Taxi : From the Airport: If you are coming from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), it is about 32 km away. A taxi ride will take 45–60 minutes and cost around LKR 6,000–8,000. from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque by plane, taxi, car or towncar ;
There are numerous type of food options when you visit Red Mosque and few of them are:-
Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry) 
Kottu (also, kottu roti) 
Kukul mas curry (chicken curry) 
Parippu (dhal curry) 
Lamprais
Hoppers (appa or appam) 
Polos (green jackfruit curry) 
Wambatu moju (eggplant/brinjals pickle)
There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in Red Mosque  and few of the top hotels with great deals are available at Red Mosque  are:
Marino Beach Colombo ,Colombo Court Hotel & Spa ,Hotel MaRadha Colombo 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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