The Shanxiang Mosque (Chinese: 山巷清真寺; pinyin: Shānxiàng Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.[1]

Shanxiang Mosque
山巷清真寺
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationRunzhou, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
Shanxiang Mosque is located in Jiangsu
Shanxiang Mosque
Jiangsu
Geographic coordinates32°12′45.7″N 119°25′55.6″E / 32.212694°N 119.432111°E / 32.212694; 119.432111
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleChinese
Completed1662
Site area2,000 m2

History

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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.

Architecture

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The mosque has an area of 2,000 m2 built with traditional Chinese architecture style.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Masjid Shanxiang, Zhenjiang, Provinsi Jiangsu". cri.cn.