The Most Beautiful Mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Attraction Name: Jami UI-Alfal Mosque, 🍊commonly known as the "Red Mosque".🍊 📍Opening Hours: 1️⃣ 10:30 - 12:00 2️⃣ 13:00 - 15:00 3️⃣ 16:00 - 18:00 🚗How to Get There: You can choose to take an Uber directly, which is convenient and fast; or take a bus to Fort Station and then walk for about ten minutes. 🍊I personally recommend the latter! Along the way, you can enjoy traditional residences and lively commercial streets, and feel the unique charm of Colombo. 🍎Don't forget, there are many lovely children waiting to take photos with you along the way! 🍓It's worth mentioning that it is open to all visitors. 🍆Non-Muslim friends only need to enter through Gate . 🥕 The mosque provides free Muslim clothing for female visitors to change into, allowing you to respect the local culture while taking beautiful photos to cherish the memory. 🥝Try to come on the hour. The enthusiastic Muslim guys will offer free English explanations, taking you through time to learn about the stories and history behind this mosque. 🥔Although a certain level of English is required, it will surely be an unforgettable learning experience. 🥕Compared with mosques in other countries, the biggest feature of Jami UI-Alfal Mosque is its openness and inclusiveness — all areas are accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, without too many taboos to worry about. 🍊 It is undoubtedly an excellent place to experience mosque culture. 📷Photography Tips: 1️⃣ In the evening, the setting sun and the 🍍mosque complement each other, making it the golden hour for shooting; 2️⃣ Girls wearing white or light-colored clothes will take fairy-like photos here; 3️⃣ Don't forget to climb to the top floor of the mosque. Although it takes some effort, the view there will definitely make you feel it's all worth it!🍐 🤳Recommended Shooting Spots: 1️⃣ The crossroads on the left side facing Gate 3 allows you to take a panoramic view of the mosque;🍋 2️⃣ Standing beside the pool on the first floor of the mosque and shooting upwards, the photos will be very impressive;🍊 3️⃣ Using the windows to shoot the buildings behind will add more layers to the photos;🍊 4️⃣ From the top floor, you can shoot the top of the clock tower and the buildings. It's especially beautiful on a sunny day or in the evening.🍉 #SriLankaTravel#ColomboTourism#RedMosque#TravelBlogger