Taichung Mosque, Islamic place of worship in Daxing Village, Taiwan
Taichung Mosque is a three-story building in Daxing Village containing prayer halls, ablution rooms, and classrooms used for religious ceremonies and community gatherings. The facility also houses an Islamic shop, restaurant, and residential spaces for religious leaders.
The mosque was founded in 1951 to serve Muslims who had relocated to Taiwan following the Chinese Civil War. The building underwent comprehensive reconstruction in 1990 to meet the community's evolving needs.
The mosque serves as a learning center offering Arabic and Quran study programs while creating opportunities for dialogue between different faith communities in Taiwan.
The mosque is accessible by public transportation near Nantun Station on the Taichung Metro line. Visitors should be aware that access and opening times may vary around prayer times and religious observances.
In 2020, Taiwan's postal service honored the mosque's significance by featuring it on a commemorative stamp valued at 28 New Taiwan dollars. This recognition highlighted its historical and cultural importance to the nation.
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