Fayuan Mosque

Fayuan Mosque
法源清真寺
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationXicheng, Beijing
CountryChina
Fayuan Mosque is located in Beijing
Fayuan Mosque
Location of the mosque in Beijing
Interactive map of Fayuan Mosque
Coordinates39°57′7.2″N 116°22′48.8″E / 39.952000°N 116.380222°E / 39.952000; 116.380222
Architecture
TypeMosque
Style
Completedc. 17th century
Specifications
Capacity300 worshipers
Site area4,000 m2 (43,000 sq ft)

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

The mosque was constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CN¥8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government; and was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.[1]

Architecture

The mosque has a capacity of 300 worshipers located on a 4,000-square-metre (43,000 sq ft) site. It was designed with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture.[1][2]

Transportation

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

See also

References

  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.