Fayuan Mosque
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| Fayuan Mosque | |
|---|---|
法源清真寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Xicheng, Beijing, China |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°57′7.2″N 116°22′48.8″E / 39.952000°N 116.380222°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Chinese, Islamic |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 300 worshipers |
| Site area | 4,000 m2 |
The Fayuan Mosque (Chinese: 法源清真寺; pinyin: Fǎyuán Qīngzhēnsì), also known as Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque, is a mosque in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
History
The mosque was originally constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CNY8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government. It was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.[1]
Architecture
The mosque has a capacity of 300 worshipers which spans over an area of 4,000 m2. It was designed with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture.[1][2]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance northeast of Jishuitan Station of Beijing Subway.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fayuan Mosque". IslamChina Travel. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ↑ "China Remove Domes, Motifs From Mosques to Suppress Influence of Islam". Albawaba. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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