Xiguan Mosque Explained

Xiguan Mosque
Native Name:西关清真寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:China Gansu
Coordinates:36.06°N 103.8094°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Chengguan, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Tradition:Sunni
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Architecture Type:mosque
Architecture Style:Arabic
Date Destroyed:-->
Interior Area:141 m2
Site Area:467 m2
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The Xiguan 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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque, West Cross Mosque Lanzhou . 2022-11-18 . Tour-Beijing.com . en-US.