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Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami U... Editorial
Ramadan Month In Sri Lanka
7 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9875048
Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami U...

#9875048

7 Apr 2023

Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami U... Editorial
Ramadan Month In Sri Lanka
7 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9875050
Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami U...

#9875050

7 Apr 2023

Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami U... Editorial
Ramadan Month In Sri Lanka
7 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9875054
Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami U...

#9875054

7 Apr 2023

Muslim worshipers gather for worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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A night view at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is liter... Editorial
Ramadan Month In Sri Lanka
7 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9875056
A night view at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is liter...

#9875056

7 Apr 2023

A night view at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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A night view at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is liter... Editorial
Ramadan Month In Sri Lanka
7 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9875060
A night view at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is liter...

#9875060

7 Apr 2023

A night view at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 7, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim devotees purify themselves before worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also kno... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864556
Muslim devotees purify themselves before worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also kno...

#9864556

5 Apr 2023

Muslim devotees purify themselves before worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim devotees purify themselves before worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also kno... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864558
Muslim devotees purify themselves before worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also kno...

#9864558

5 Apr 2023

Muslim devotees purify themselves before worship at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid,... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864560
Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid,...

#9864560

5 Apr 2023

Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid,... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864562
Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid,...

#9864562

5 Apr 2023

Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid,... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864564
Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid,...

#9864564

5 Apr 2023

Muslim devotees pray at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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An inside view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864566
An inside view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit...

#9864566

5 Apr 2023

An inside view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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A devotee walks at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is li... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864576
A devotee walks at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is li...

#9864576

5 Apr 2023

A devotee walks at the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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An inside view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864580
An inside view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit...

#9864580

5 Apr 2023

An inside view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864582
A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit...

#9864582

5 Apr 2023

A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864586
A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit...

#9864586

5 Apr 2023

A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit... Editorial
Architectural Colombo Red Mosque
5 Apr 2023 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
#9864588
A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is lit...

#9864588

5 Apr 2023

A general view of the red mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 5, 2023. The Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Colombo district, this oldest mosque towers over the buildings and streets in the neighborhood with its tall minarets and was once a reliable landmark for the sailors coming towards Colombo port. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequently visited and populated enormously. They had to perform their five mandatory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim Community was commissioned to put up a mosque in Pettah. Work commenced in 1908, and the construction of the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque) was finished in just one year. Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe was the chief designer of the building, and he relied on Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical architectural styles. In 1975, the mosque's capacity was extended to as much as 10,000. The oldest mosque in Colombo is literally an interesting tourist destination.


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