15 Beautiful Mosques of Sri Lanka
Here are some of the best examples of Muslim architecture in Sri Lanka. Architecturally brilliant and historically important, these stunning mosques exude the diversity of the local Muslims. How many are you familiar with?
These ornate places of worship are held in high regard by the locals and serve as places of awe and magnificence towards visitors. Many of these mosques have elaborate domes, minarets and prayer halls. Mosque designs in Sri Lanka has been influenced by Islamic architecture from around the world including Indian, Turkish, Egyptian, Arabian and Iranian. They serve as a place where Muslims can come together for their daily 5 times prayers (salat) as well as a center for information, education, and socialising.
Red Mosque – Colombo 11
1908 Old Mosque Section, Second Cross Street
Image Credit: Dan Lundberg
2015 New Mosque Section, Main Street
Image Credit: M. Barends
Official Name: Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid
Other Names: Samman Kottu Palli, ‘Rathu Palliya’, ‘Red Masjid’
Address: No.228, Second Cross Street, Colombo 11, Sri Lanka.
Location:: Google Map
Founded: ?
Old Mosque Facade: 1908
New Mosque Facade: 2015
Architecture Style: Indo-Saracenic
Capacity: Current 10,000 (1,500 Original)
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White Mosque – Matara
Image Credit: Hafiz Issadeen
Official Name: Muhhiyadeen Jummah Masjid
Address: Muhiyadeen Jummah Masjid, Kotuwegoda, Matara, Sri Lanka.
Location: Google Map
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Website: www.whitemasjid.org
Jummah Mosque Vavunia
Image Credit: Umapathy
Official Name: Vavunia Grand Jummah Masjid
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Asna Mosque – Akurana
Image Credit: Asfur
Official Name: Masjidul Asna Jummah Masjid
Address: Akurana
Location:: Google Map
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Abrar Mosque – Beruwala
Image Credit: nation.lk
Official Name: Masjidul Abrar Jumma Mosque of Beruwala
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Location:: Google Map
Founded: Believe to be 920 AD. (Oldest mosque in Sri Lanka!)
Current Facade: 1986
Capacity: 3000
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Onion Mosque – Beruwala
Image Credit: Google Street View
Official Name: Thajul Mafahir Zavia Akkaragoda
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Ketchimala – Beruwala
Image Credit: Hafiz Issadeen
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Founded: 1024 AD
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Naleemiah Mosque – Beruwala
Image Credit: Hafiz Issadeen
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Address:Naleemiah Institute, Beruwala
Location:: Google Map
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Hanafi Mosque Kandy
Image Credit: Saqib Qayyum
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Address: Kotugodella Weediya, Kandy
Location:: Google Map
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Galle Fort Mosque
Image Credit: Dan Lundberg
Official Name: Meeran Masjid
Address: Rampart Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Location:: Google Map
Founded: 300+ History
Current Facade: 1904
Architecture Style: Baroque Architecture (Portuguese Cathedral Style)
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Dewatagaha Mosque – Colombo 7
Image Credit: Alexander Khmelkov
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Address: Dr C.W.W. Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Location:: Google Map
Founded: 1820!
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Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque
Image Credit: by Senanayaka Bandara
Official Name: Kollupitiya Jummah Masjid
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Masjithul Huloor – Trincomalee
Image Credit: Google Street Map
Official Name: Masjithul Huloor Jummah Masjid
Other Name: ‘Green Mosque Trincomalee’
Address: Kandy Road, Trincomalee
Location:: Google Map
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Mutwal Jummah Mosque – Colombo
Image Credit: Senanayaka Bandara
Official Name: Mutwal Jummah Mosque
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China Fort Jumma Mosque – Beruwala
Image Credit: Rikass
Official Name: China Fort Fassiya Grand Jumma Masjid
Address: China Fort Road, Beruwala
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Can you please give me more information related to muslim/islam in Sri Lanka, for example mosque, historical places, places of interest to visit, halal food, museums etc. basically for a muslim tourist.
Why not the Jumma Mosque in Pottuvil?