Fayuan Mosque Explained

Fayuan Mosque
Native Name:法源清真寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Beijing
Map Size:250px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:39.952°N 116.3802°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Xicheng, Beijing, China
Tradition:Sunni
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Organizational Status:-->
Architecture Type:mosque
Architecture Style:Chinese, Islamic
Date Destroyed:-->
Capacity:300 worshipers
Site Area:4,000 m2
Elevation Ft:-->

The Fayuan Mosque, also known as Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque, is a mosque in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

History

The mosque was originally constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CNY8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government. It was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.[1]

Architecture

The mosque has a capacity of 300 worshipers which spans over an area of 4,000 m2. It was designed with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture.[1] [2]

Transportation

The mosque is accessible within walking distance northeast of Jishuitan Station of Beijing Subway.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fayuan Mosque. IslamChina Travel. 5 October 2018.
  2. Web site: 2 November 2020. China Remove Domes, Motifs From Mosques to Suppress Influence of Islam. Albawaba. 15 November 2021.