Nandouya Mosque
History
The mosque was originally constructed in 1879 during the Qing Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque was relocated to its current location which is around 100 meters from its original location due to the development of the city. The new mosque was constructed with a cost of CNY8 million, collected from the Beijing City Government and donation from local Muslims.
Architecture
The mosque has a capacity of 200 worshipers and spans over an area of 1,600 m. It was built with orientation facing east and west with an Islamic lintel topped with a crescent moon on top of it. It also has a meeting room. The front of the mosque is a courtyard surrounded by corridors.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance north of Chaoyangmen Station of Beijing Subway.
See also
References
- ^ "Nandouya Mosque". Beijing Tourism. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ "Nandouya Mosque". IslamChina Travel. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Anwar, Akhirul (9 November 2019). "Muslim Etnis Hui China Rayakan Maulid Nabi di Masjid Nandouya Beijing" [Ethnic Hui Muslims Celebrated Mawlid at Beijing's Nandouya Mosque]. Kabar24 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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