Fayuan Mosque

Fayuan Mosque
法源清真寺
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationXicheng, Beijing
CountryChina
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.