Fayuan Mosque

Fayuan Mosque
法源清真寺
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationXicheng, Beijing, China
Fayuan Mosque is located in Beijing
Fayuan Mosque
Beijing
Geographic coordinates39°57′7.2″N 116°22′48.8″E / 39.952000°N 116.380222°E / 39.952000; 116.380222
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleChinese, Islamic
Specifications
Capacity300 worshipers
Site area4,000 m2

The Fayuan Mosque (Chinese: 法源清真寺; pinyin: Fǎyuán Qīngzhēnsì), also known as Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque, is a mosque in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

History

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The mosque was originally constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CNY8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government. It was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.[1]

Architecture

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The mosque has a capacity of 300 worshipers which spans over an area of 4,000 m2. It was designed with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture.[1][2]

Transportation

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The mosque is accessible within walking distance northeast of Jishuitan Station of Beijing Subway.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Fayuan Mosque". IslamChina Travel. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  2. ^ "China Remove Domes, Motifs From Mosques to Suppress Influence of Islam". Albawaba. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2021.