Shuanghe Mosque in Zhanyi District, Qujing

Shuanghe Mosque in Zhanyi District, Qujing
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Chinese Name:沾益双河清真寺
English Name:Shuanghe Mosque in Zhanyi County, Qujing

Location: Shuanghe Mosque, also known as Shuanghe Qingzhen Mosque, is located in Zhanyi County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province, China.

History and Background:

  • Established before the 19th year of Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty (1893 AD).

Structure and Size:

  • Occupies an area of 2 mu (approximately 0.33 acres).
  • Total building area is 120 square meters.
  • The main prayer hall is a flat-roofed structure with an area of 80 square meters.

Historical Development:

  • Founding: Built before 1893 during the Qing Dynasty.
  • Architecture: The main prayer hall is a modest structure reflecting traditional design.

Community and Cooperation:

  • The mosque serves 180 households, totaling 820 people, all belonging to the Hui ethnic group.
  • It houses one copy of the Quran in Arabic script.

Geographic and Transportation Information:

  • Located in Zhanyi County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province, China.

This mosque, with its historical roots dating back to the late Qing Dynasty, continues to play a vital role in the local Hui Muslim community, preserving both religious and cultural traditions in the region.