Mosques • Colombo

Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is home to a diverse Muslim community with a long history. The city and its suburbs host over 20 listed mosques and prayer rooms within a 50 km radius, providing ample options for daily prayers and Jummah. The most prominent among them is the iconic Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, located at 228 2nd Cross Street in the Pettah district, just 0.5 km from the city center. This historic mosque, with its distinctive red-and-white striped facade, is a landmark for both locals and visitors. Other well-known mosques include the Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid on Dr CWW Kannangara Mawatha (2.8 km), the Historic Colombo Grand Masjid on New Moor Street (1.3 km), and the Wekanda Jumma Masjid on Wekanda Jumma Masjid Road (1.5 km). These mosques are spread across central Colombo, making it convenient for residents and travelers to find a prayer place nearby.

Beyond the city center, prayer places are established in several neighborhoods and suburbs. In the Torrington area, the Jawatte Jummah Masjid (4.7 km) serves the community, while the Kirulapone Jumma Masjid (7.5 km) is located on Kirillapone Masjid Road in the Kirulapone district. The Muhiyadeen Jummah Masjid (6.3 km) is situated on Mayura Place in Havelock Town, and the Majmaul Khairath Masjid (5.5 km) on Nimal Road in Colombo 00400. Further out, the Husaini Masjid Complex - Dawoodi Bohra Mosque (4.6 km) on Glen Aber Place and the Masjidul Hidayath Madampitiya Jumma Masjidth (3.9 km) on Madampitiya Road serve their respective areas. The Tabligh Markaz (2.4 km) on Lukmanjee Square is another notable prayer place. These locations illustrate the widespread presence of mosques across Colombo's various sectors.

In the suburbs and nearby towns, listed prayer places include the Kolonnawa Masjid (4.9 km) in Kolonnawa, the Battaramulla Jumma Masjid (8.5 km) in Battaramulla, and the Jumma Masjid in Nawala (6.1 km) on Jinadasa Niyathapala Mawatha in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. The AL-ASHRAFF Jummah Masjid Mabola (9.5 km) is located on the Negombo-Colombo Main Road in Wattala, while the Masjid Ul Jabbar Jummah Masjid (Gothatuwa Jumma Masjid) (6.5 km) serves Kotikawatta. The Zaras Garden Jummah Masjid (5.7 km) is in Wellampitiya, and the Minuwangoda Jumma Mosque (28.1 km) and Raddolugama Jumma Masjid (23.7 km) are further afield. This network of mosques and prayer rooms across Colombo and its surrounding areas ensures that Muslims can find a place for worship, whether in the heart of the city or in the outskirts.

The listed mosques are based on available mapped records. Addresses and distances are approximate; verify exact locations before visiting. Contact details, opening hours, and specific services (e.g., women's facilities) are not provided here. It is recommended to check directly with each mosque for Jummah timings and other information.