Mamichang Mi’s Mosque in Weishan County, Dali

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Mamichang Mi’s Mosque in Weishan County, Dali
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Mamichang Mi’s Mosque is situated in Mamichang, a small hillside northeast of Yongjian Township, Weishan County. It serves 210 households comprising over 1100 Hui Muslims from the Ge Dima subgroup.

  • Chinese Name: 巍山县马米厂米姓清真寺
  • English Name: Mamichang Mi’s Mosque
  • Location: Mamichang, Yongjian Township, Weishan County, Dali, Yunnan Province, China
  • Postal Code: 672401
  • Community: Hui Muslim community, belonging to the Ge Dima (格迪目) subgroup
  • Religion: Islam

Historical Background

  • Founding: The exact founding date is unknown. The main prayer hall features a single-eaved gable and hip roof style, reputedly one of the two remaining halls after the Xianfeng-Tongzhi Uprising. It was rebuilt in 1988 and includes a basement with a total area of 589 square meters.
  • Structural Features: In 1946, the Yili Building, a four-cornered pointed roof structure covering 273 square meters, was added. Several side rooms serve as classrooms and dormitories. The entire mosque covers an area of approximately 3 acres with a structured and orderly layout, totaling 1445 square meters.

Community and Education

  • Current Leadership: Imam (教长) – Mi Jiankuan
  • Current Education Head: Mi Rukun
  • Community Details: Mamichang Mi’s Mosque currently hosts over 40 imams and 2 Hajis (pilgrims who have completed Hajj). It houses an Arabic language school with around 20 students (满拉).