Shanxiang Mosque | |
Native Name: | 山巷清真寺 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Map Type: | China Jiangsu |
Map Size: | 250px |
Map Relief: | yes |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Location: | Runzhou, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China |
Tradition: | Sunni |
Festivals: | --> |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architecture Type: | mosque |
Architecture Style: | Chinese |
Year Completed: | 1662 |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Site Area: | 2,000 m2 |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
The Shanxiang Mosque is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.[1]
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.
The mosque has an area of 2,000 m2 built with traditional Chinese architecture style.