Caoqiao Mosque
| Caoqiao Mosque | |
|---|---|
草桥清真寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 26-32 Ganyu Lane, Qinhuai, Nanjing, Jiangsu |
| Country | China |
Location of the mosques in Jiangsu | |
Interactive map of Caoqiao Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 32°01′46″N 118°46′41″E / 32.02944°N 118.77806°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Chinese |
| Completed | c. 1796 |
| Minaret | 1 |
The Caoqiao Mosque (simplified Chinese: 草桥清真寺; traditional Chinese: 草橋清真寺; pinyin: Cǎoqiáo Qīngzhēnsì), also known as the Grass Bridge Mosque, is a mosque in the Qinhuai District of Nanjing City, in the Jiangsu province of China.
Overview
The mosque was constructed during the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796) rule of the Qing dynasty. Since then, the mosque has been reconstructed and removed several times.[1]
The mosque was built in the traditional Chinese architectural style. It consists of main prayer hall, teaching room, wudu, and wing room.[2]
The mosque houses the headquarters of Chinese Hui Religion Association (Chinese: 中国回教联合会), established in 1912.[3]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance west of Zhangfuyuan Station of Nanjing Metro.
Gallery
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The unusual minaret
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The mosque prayer hall
See also
| Caoqiao Mosque | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 草橋清真寺 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 草桥清真寺 | ||||||
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References
- ^ "Nanjing Caoqiao Mosque". leadtochina.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015.
- ^ "Nanjing Caoqiao Mosque". Muslim2China. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ Tung, Kamla (20 May 2021). "Mosques of Nanjing and the Community they Helped Foster". The Nanjinger. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
External links
- Media related to Caoqiao Mosque at Wikimedia Commons