Islam in Sri Lanka
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Islam is the third largest religion in Sri Lanka, with about 10.7 percent of the total population following the religion. About 2.3 million Sri Lankans adhere to Islam as per the Sri Lanka census of 2
Ketchimalai Mosque, one of the oldest mosques
The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in Pettah area is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo
Typical early 20th century Moor gentlemen
Sri Lankan Malay Father and Son, 19th century
Religion in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka is officially a Buddhist country, however Sri Lankans practice a variety of religions. As of the 2024 census, 69.8% of Sri Lankans were Buddhists, 12.6% were Hindus, 10.7% were Muslims, 7.6%
Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Exterior of the sacred temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
Statue of Ravana at Koneswaram Temple.
Meeran Mosque in Galle.