Institute for Research and Studies of Muslim Minorities (IRSMM)

Al Masjidun Najmi Jummah Mosque is one of the precious Houses of Allah situated in the hub of Colombo the Capital City of Sri Lanka. Started in 1922 on a plot of land of 414 sq.ft. now majestically stands a five storied building of aggregated floor area of about 17,000 sq. on an extended land of 5000 sq.ft.

History traced back to 1880, the original Mosque was built on the land gifted by
"Moulam Meera Nachia".
When construction began in 2003 for the new mosque remains of a previous foundation was seen, indicating that the mosque may have a history over 200 years!

After 43 years of service to the community, In 1923 the mosque was rehabilitated by the head of the Moor’s movement
"Sak Hamid Hussain Marikkar"

Since 1880 the mosque has been a
great asset for the muslim community of Puttalam. In 2000 it was decided that the mosque was in need of major reconstruction to suite the needs of the growing muslim community of Puttalam.
And in 2000 work started on re-construction but was stoped due to reasons unknown.

2003 the re-construction was initiated with new vision in providing worshippers with better facilities. Construction began on the "20th of August 2003" in memory of late
"Shahul Hameed Abu Haniffa".
And in a very short time of "50 weeks" the new "Moulam Makam Mosque" was completed!

On the "6th of August 2004" the grand opening was held with the FridayJumma prayers.

The mosque can accomodate approxmately 3000 (2000 inside 1000 in the mosque garden). Over 3500 worshipers were gatherd on that friday from Puttalam and neighbouring areas for Jumma prayers. Showing the ability of Moulam Makam Mosque to unite muslims as it did in 1880!