The Shanxiang Mosque (Chinese: 山巷清真寺; pinyin: Shānxiàng Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.[1]
| Shanxiang Mosque | |
|---|---|
山巷清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Runzhou, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China |
  Jiangsu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°12′45.7″N 119°25′55.6″E / 32.212694°N 119.432111°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Chinese |
| Completed | 1662 |
| Site area | 2,000 m2 |
History edit
The mosque was constructed in 1662 and had undergone several reconstruction afterwards. In 1903, the mosque established an Islamic school. During the World War II, the mosque served as a refugee camp from the Japanese invasion. Currently, the mosque regularly hold several activities such as Imam training, hold forums, and guest receptions.
Architecture edit
The mosque has an area of 2,000 m2 built with traditional Chinese architecture style.
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