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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Xiguan Mosque

The Xiguan Mosque (simplified Chinese: 西关清真寺; traditional Chinese: 西關清真寺; pinyin: Xīguān Qīngzhēnsì), is a mosque in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China.

History

The mosque was originally built during the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty. During the Qing dynasty, the mosque underwent two big reconstructions. The mosque was rebuilt in 1990. In 2023 Lanzhou government transformed Xiguan mosque, redesigned its façades and dome.

Architecture

Xiguan Mosque prayer hall

The style of the mosque follows the Arabic Islamic style, while the prayer hall combines the Chinese classical and Arabic architectural style. The mosque covers an area of 467 m with its prayer hall spans over 141 m.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque, West Cross Mosque Lanzhou". Tour-Beijing.com. Retrieved 2022-11-18.