Huxi Mosque Explained

Huxi Mosque
Native Name:沪西清真寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Shanghai
Map Size:250px
Map Relief:yes
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:No. 3, Lane 1328, Changde Road, Putuo, Shanghai, China
Tradition:Sunni
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Organizational Status:-->
Architecture Type:mosque
Groundbreaking:1914
Year Completed:1922 (original building)
1994 (current building)
Date Destroyed:-->
Dome Quantity:6
Minaret Quantity:1
Minaret Height:25 meters
Elevation Ft:-->

The Huxi Mosque is a mosque in Putuo District, Shanghai, China.

History

The mosque was originally constructed at Xikang Road in 1914-1921 and completed in 1922 under the name Yaoshuinong Mosque. In 1935, the mosque underwent renovation and was expanded to be able to accommodate 200 worshipers. The mosque resumed its religious activities in 1979. In April 1994, the mosque was moved to Changde Road.[1] [2]

Architecture

The mosque covers an area of 1,667 m2. The mosque consists of two-floor prayer hall.[3] It is built with double arches and a fan-shaped roof. It also houses a teaching room, imam room, guesthouse and a bathhouse. It also features a butcher shop and a shop. The mosque consists of one minaret with a height of 25 meters and 6 domes.[4] [5]

Transportation

The mosque is accessible within walking distance north west of Changshou Road Station of Shanghai Metro.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Huxi Mosque. SmartShanghai. 4 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Huxi Mosque in Shanghai - China. Beautiful Mosque. 3 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Top Muslim Mosques in Shanghai. Top China Travel. 3 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Shanghai Huxi Mosque. Muslim2China. 8 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Traveling ke Shanghai? Yuk Mampir Sholat ke 5 Masjid Megah Ini. Dream Muslim Lifestyle. 10 August 2021. id. Traveling to Shanghai? Let's Stop by at These 5 Grand Mosques.