{"id":7762,"date":"2018-03-15T15:21:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T09:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/muslimvoice.lk\/?p=7762"},"modified":"2018-03-15T15:21:43","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T09:51:43","slug":"14-beautiful-mosques-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/muslimvoice.lk\/?p=7762","title":{"rendered":"14 Beautiful Mosques of Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

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?<\/p>\n

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 socializing.<\/p>\n

Red Mosque \u2013 Colombo 11<\/h2>\n

1908 Old Mosque Section, Second Cross Street<\/h3>\n

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Official Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid
\nOther Names:<\/strong>\u00a0Samman Kottu Palli, \u2018Rathu Palliya\u2019, \u2018Red Masjid\u2019
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a0No.228, Second Cross Street, Colombo 11, Sri Lanka.
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded: By Indian Tamil Muslims (Samman)<\/strong>
\nOld Mosque Facade: 1908<\/strong>
\nNew Mosque Facade: 2015<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Indo-Saracenic
\nCapacity:<\/strong>\u00a0Current 10,000 (1,500 Original)
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

White Mosque \u2013 Matara<\/h2>\n

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Official Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Muhhiyadeen Jummah Masjid
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a0Muhiyadeen Jummah Masjid, Kotuwegoda, Matara, Sri Lanka.
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0www.whitemasjid.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Jummah Mosque Vavuniya<\/h2>\n

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Official Name: Vavunia Grand Jummah Masjid<\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asna Mosque \u2013 Akurana<\/h2>\n

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Official Name: Masjidul Asna Jummah Masjid\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAddress: Akurana<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abrar Mosque \u2013 Beruwala<\/h2>\n

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Official Name: Masjidul Abrar Jumma Mosque of Beruwala<\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded: Believe to be 920 AD. (Oldest mosque in Sri Lanka!)<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade: 1986<\/strong>
\nCapacity: 3000<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Onion Mosque \u2013 Beruwala<\/h2>\n

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Official Name: Thajul Mafahir Zavia Akkaragoda<\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ketchimala \u2013 Beruwala<\/h2>\n

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Official Name:<\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded: 1024 AD<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Naleemiah Mosque \u2013 Beruwala<\/h2>\n

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Official Name:<\/strong>
\nAddress:Naleemiah Institute, Beruwala<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hanafi Mosque Kandy<\/h2>\n

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Official Name:<\/strong>
\nAddress: Kotugodella Weediya, Kandy<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Galle Fort Mosque<\/h2>\n

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Official Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Meeran Masjid
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a0Rampart Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka.
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded: 300+ History<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade: 1904<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Baroque Architecture (Portuguese Cathedral Style)
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

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Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque<\/h2>\n

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Official Name: Kollupitiya Jummah Masjid<\/strong>
\nAddress:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>: Google Map
\nFounded:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCurrent Facade:<\/strong>
\nArchitecture Style:<\/strong>
\nCapacity:<\/strong>
\nWebsite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Masjithul Huloor \u2013 Trincomalee<\/h2>\n