Dongsi Mosque
39°55′23.9″N 116°25′01.2″E / 39.923306°N 116.417000°E
| Dongsi Mosque 东四清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | No. 13, Dongsi South Street, Dongsi, Dongcheng, Beijing, China |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 worshipers |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The Dongsi Mosque (Chinese: 东四清真寺; pinyin: Dōngsì Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Dongsi Subdistrict, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.[1][2]
History
The mosque was originally built during the Yuan Dynasty.
Architecture
The mosque consists of two gates, a minaret, a prayer hall and a library. The prayer hall has Koran carved on the arches of the hall and can accommodate up to 500 worshipers. On the southern part of the courtyard there are five wing halls and on the northern part there are three wing halls. The architectural style of the mosque has features of Ming Dynasty. Located on the southern part of the courtyard, the library has various version of the Koran.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance south of Dongsi Station of Beijing Subway.
See also
References
- ^ "Dongsi Mosque". chinaculture.org.
- ^ "China Mosques,Mosques in China,China Masjid,Masjid in China, China Mosque Guide : Beijing Dongsi Mosque". www.islamichina.com.