Xianxian Mosque
Coordinates: 23°08′44.5″N 113°15′38.8″E / 23.145694°N 113.260778°E
| Xianxian Mosque 先贤清真寺 | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | No. 901, Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
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| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Capacity | 3,000 worshippers |
The Xianxian Mosque (Chinese: 先贤清真寺; pinyin: Xiānxián Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It is the largest mosque in Guangzhou.[1]
History
The mosque was originally built in 629 during he Tang Dynasty.
Architecture
Xianxian Mosque prayer hall
The mosque was built with Ming Dynasty architecture style and covers an area of 1,860 m2 including the 1,077 m2 of constructed area. It consists of prayer hall, pavilion, wing room and other facilities. The prayer hall is a two-story building capable of accommodating 3,000 worshipers.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Guangzhou Railway Station.
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