Jiangwan Mosque, Islamic religious center in Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
Jiangwan Mosque stands at the intersection of Shiguang Road and Zhengfu Road with a main prayer hall featuring modern architectural elements from its 2010 reconstruction. The complex accommodates hundreds of worshippers and sits within a neighborhood that supports Islamic services and businesses.
The mosque was founded in 1928 and underwent multiple relocations and rebuilding phases as Shanghai developed over the twentieth century. The major renovation in 2010 shaped its current appearance and represents the community's adaptation to the modern city.
The mosque's name and location trace the Muslim community's moves across Shanghai: founded in 1928 by Yang Yongsong, a Muslim from Huaiyin, Jiangsu, it was later known as the Subei Mosque, then Hudong Mosque, and in 2010 rebuilt on Zhengfu Road as Jiangwan Mosque.
The religious complex sits within walking distance from Sanmen Road Station on the Shanghai Metro line, with several halal restaurants nearby in the surrounding area. Visitors should prepare modest clothing and observe local protocols when entering.
The mosque's name and site are recent: the rebuilt Jiangwan Mosque opened on 22 June 2010 on Zhengfu Road, after the Yangpu district government decided on 7 March 2003 to relocate the old Jingxing Road mosque. Its total floor area is 2,401.9 square metres over three storeys above ground and one below.
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