Jami Ul-Alfar, an architectural icon of colombo

The Red Mosque, or Jamal al-Far, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is known for its distinct red and white patterns and tall minarets. Commissioned in 1908 by Indian Muslims, it was designed by H.L. Sabo-Leb and completed in 1909. The mosque's architecture is influenced by Indy-Saracenic style, featuring pomegranate-shaped domes. Initially accommodating 500 to 1,000 people, it has expanded to six floors for 10,000 worshipers. It serves as a major tourist attraction and a primary place of worship for Sri Lankan Muslims.

What is the local name for the Jamal al-Far Mosque?

• The White Mosque

• The Red Mosque

• The Green Mosque

• The Blue Mosque

Who commissioned the construction of the Jamal al-Far Mosque?

• Sri Lankan Government

• Indian Muslims

• British Colonists

• Local Merchants

Which architectural style influenced the design of the mosque?

• Indy-Saracenic

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Baroque

What is the current capacity of the Jamal al-Far Mosque?

• 1,000 worshipers

• 5,000 worshipers

• 10,000 worshipers

• 15,000 worshipers

Apart from being a place of worship, what is another role of the Jamal al-Far Mosque?

• A major tourist destination

• A school

• A shopping center

• A government office