Haidian Mosque, Mosque in Haidian District, Beijing, China
Description
Haidian Mosque is a place of worship that blends Islamic and Chinese architectural styles in Beijing's Haidian District. The main prayer hall includes three traditional Chinese structures called Baoxia Houses, arranged within a spacious compound.
History
This mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty, between 1368 and 1644, and was significantly rebuilt during the Jiaqing Emperor's reign in the Qing Dynasty. Those renovations shaped the structure visitors see today.
Culture
This mosque serves as a gathering place for Beijing's Muslim community, where people come together for daily prayers and religious observances. The space reflects how the local Islamic faith is practiced and maintained in the city.
Practical
The mosque is located on West Zhalan Road and contains prayer halls that accommodate around 200 worshippers at once. Visitors should dress respectfully when approaching the prayer areas and plan their visit around active prayer times.
Did you know?
The compound includes a vegetable garden in its northern section that is tended by the community. To the west stands a cemetery called Yidi, which has served as a burial ground for many generations of faithful.
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