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Dongsi Mosque

becky — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:28:08 +0000

The mosque faces the east. The existing buildings include two gates, a minaret, a worship hall and so on. The first gate was rebuilt in 1920. Originally, there was a minaret inside the second gate. The worship hall can accommodate 500 people and the lections of the Alcoran are carved on the hall’s arches. There are 5 wing halls and 3 wing rooms respectively on the southern and northern parts of the courtyard with ambulatories in front of all of them. These buildings feature the Ming Dynasty architectural style. Many precious cultural relics are preserved in the mosque. In the library located at the southern wing hall, you can find various versions of the Alcoran. The most precious one is a hand-written copy from the Yuan Dynasty. Also there are books presented by the emperor of Egypt.

Address:	No.13, the Dongsi South Street, Dongcheng District
Phone:	(8610)6525-7824

Zhengyuan Mosque

becky — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:21:52 +0000

The Zhengyuan Mosque is one of the Islamic Mosques in Beijing. It is located in Xicheng District.

Address:	No.40 Guanyingyuan Xi Area, Xicheng District
Phone:	(8610)6618-1966

Fayuan Mosque

becky — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:03:48 +0000

The Fayuan Mosque was founded unknown age, the Qing Dynasty repaired it. The Fayuan Mosque has been officially open to the Muslim. It was designated as a foreign host the 2008 Olympic Games venues for religious activities.

Address:	No.200 Dewai Street, Xicheng District
Phone:	(8610)6201-6131

Dongsi Mosque

becky — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:39:15 +0000

The Dongsi Mosque is the city’s second largest mosque. It is the headquarters of the Beijing branch of the China Islamic Association and houses valuable Islamic manuscripts in its library.

Address:	No.13 Dongxinan Street, Dongcheng Distirct
Phone:	(8610ï¼‰5165-0066

Niujie Street Mosque

becky — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:47:01 +0000

Built by Arabic scholar Narsrudin in 996, Niuji Mosque is the oldest and largest mosque in Beijing.

Address:

18 Niu Street, Xuanwu District, Beijing