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  • Yanqichang Mosque in Weishan County, Dali

    Yanqichang Mosque (晏旗厂清真寺) is located in Yanqi (晏旗), Yongjian Township (永建乡), Weishan County (巍山县), Yunnan Province (云南省). The exact year of its initial construction is unknown. The mosque has undergone multiple reconstructions, with the most recent one completed in 1994. It currently occupies 4 mu of land, with a total building area of 2,040 square meters.Yanqichang Mosque in Weishan County, Dali

    Chinese Name: Yanqichang Mosque (巍山县晏旗厂清真寺)
    Postal Code: 672401
    Current Education Director: Ma Lihui (马利辉)
    Current Imam: Ma Lijiaoshi (马力叫士)

    Historical Development

    The founding date of Yanqichang Mosque (晏旗厂清真寺) is not documented. In 1872 (the 11th year of the Tongzhi reign), the mosque was occupied and rendered unusable. In 1911, a new site was selected, and the mosque was rebuilt. The main prayer hall was constructed in a double-eaved Jingshan-style (敬山式). It was expanded in 1980, bringing the building area to 860 square meters. A new minaret was constructed in 1994.

    Architecture and Scale

    The mosque occupies 4 mu of land with a total building area of 2,040 square meters. There are 15 wooden wing rooms on both sides, serving as classrooms and dormitories for imams (阿訇) and mullahs (满拉). The layout is neat and symmetrical. The minaret is a rectangular pavilion-style structure with seven bays, covering an area of 280 square meters.

    Religious Activities and Community

    There are more than 30 imams in the village, 5 Hajjis (哈吉), 1 Arabic-language school, and 20 mullahs. The population is mixed Hui and Han, with 96 Hui households totaling over 50 people. All local Muslims belong to the Qadim (格迪目) tradition.

    Location and Transportation

    Yanqichang Mosque (晏旗厂清真寺) is located in Yanqi (晏旗), Yongjian Township (永建乡), Weishan County (巍山县), Yunnan Province (云南省). Yanqichang (晏旗厂) is situated between Daweigeng (大围埂) and Xiaoweigeng (小围埂). It was originally a Ming Dynasty military garrison site, and the name "Yanqi" (晏旗) derives from the surname of the garrison leader, Yan (晏).

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