Xianxian Mosque Explained

Xianxian Mosque
Native Name:先贤清真寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:Guangdong
Map Size:250px
Map Relief:yes
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:No. 901, Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Tradition:Sunni
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Organizational Status:-->
Architecture Type:mosque
Date Destroyed:-->
Capacity:1,000 worshipers
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The Xianxian Mosque is a mosque in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It is the largest mosque in Guangzhou.

History

The mosque was originally built during the Tang dynasty. It is also called the Hui-hui cemetery as it was a cemetery honoring 40 famous Arabic Muslim missionaries who were buried there.[1]

Architecture

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 1,000 worshipers.[2]

The interior has a garden style look, with many trees and flowers inside the mosque. The cemetery is located on the roof.[1]

Transportation

The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Guangzhou railway station.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guangzhou Xianxian Mosque. Muslim2china.com. 12 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Guangzhou Xianxian Mosque. Islam in China. 10 August 2021.