What is the best time for photography at the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in Pettah?
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The Red Mosque is most beautiful in the soft morning light around 9:00 AM. Non Muslims are usually permitted to visit between prayer times, specifically from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please dress modestly and ask for permission before taking close up photos of people. The exterior photography from the busy Pettah streets is always possible and offers a great urban contrast.
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