Niujie Mosque, Islamic mosque in Niujie district, Beijing, China
The Niujie Mosque combines Chinese architectural elements with Islamic features across its 6,000 square meters, including a moon-viewing tower and prayer hall.
The mosque dates back to 996 during the Northern Song Dynasty and received its official name in 1474 under Emperor Chenghua of the Ming Dynasty.
The mosque functions as a center for Islamic studies and religious activities, hosting daily prayers and annual Ramadan celebrations for Beijing's Muslim community.
The mosque maintains separate prayer areas for men and women, with the main prayer hall accommodating up to 1,000 worshippers at once.
The mosque incorporates traditional Chinese wooden structures with Arabic decorative patterns, featuring inscriptions in both Chinese and Arabic scripts.
Location: Niujie Subdistrict
Inception: 1442
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
Address: 中国北京市西城区牛街18号
GPS coordinates: 39.88444,116.35806
Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:59
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