Xiguan Mosque

Coordinates: 36°03′34.5″N 103°48′44.3″E / 36.059583°N 103.812306°E / 36.059583; 103.812306

Xiguan Mosque
西关清真寺
Basic information
Location Chengguan, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque

The Xiguan Mosque (Chinese: 西关清真寺; pinyin: Xīguān Qīngzhēnsì), also known as West Cross Mosque, is a mosque in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China.[1]

History

The mosque was originally built during the Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, the mosque underwent two big reconstructions. The mosque was rebuilt in 1990 into what it is today with the added dome.

Architecture

Xiguan Mosque prayer hall

The style of the mosque follows the Arabic Islamic style, while the prayer hall combines the Chinese classical and Arabic architectural style. The mosque covers an area of 467 m2 with its prayer hall spans over 141 m2.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque, West Cross Mosque Lanzhou « China Travel Blogs – Tour-Beijing.com". tour-beijing.com.
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