Shanxiang Mosque

Shanxiang Mosque
山巷清真寺
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationRunzhou, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
Shanxiang Mosque is located in Jiangsu
Shanxiang Mosque
Jiangsu
Geographic coordinates32°12′45.7″N 119°25′55.6″E / 32.212694°N 119.432111°E / 32.212694; 119.432111
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleChinese
Completed1662
Site area2,000 m2

The Shanxiang Mosque (Chinese: 山巷清真寺; pinyin: Shānxiàng Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.[1]

History

The mosque was constructed in 1662 and had undergone several reconstruction afterwards. In 1903, the mosque established an Islamic school. During the World War II, the mosque served as a refugee camp from the Japanese invasion. Currently, the mosque regularly hold several activities such as Imam training, hold forums, and guest receptions.

Architecture

The mosque has an area of 2,000 m2 built with traditional Chinese architecture style.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Masjid Shanxiang, Zhenjiang, Provinsi Jiangsu". cri.cn.


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