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Affiliation
  
Phone
  
+86 21 6277 2076

Architectural style
  
Islamic architecture

Architectural type
  
Mosque

Location
  
No. 3, Lane 1328, Changde Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China

Address
  
China, Shanghai Shi, Putuo Qu, 常德路1328弄3号 邮政编码: 200060

Similar
  
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Shanghai huxi mosque during friday prayer


The Huxi Mosque (Chinese: 沪西清真寺; pinyin: Hùxī Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Putuo District, Shanghai, China.

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History

The mosque was originally constructed at Xikang Road in 1914-1921 and completed in 1922 under the name Yaoshuinong Mosque. In 1935, the mosque underwent renovation and was expanded to be able to accommodate 200 worshipers. The mosque resumed its religious activities in 1979. In April 1994, the mosque was moved to Changde Road.

Architecture

The mosque covers an area of 1,667 m2. The mosque consists of two-floor prayer hall. It is built with double arches and a fan-shaped roof. It also houses a teaching room, imam room, guesthouse and a bathhouse. The front and backyard have fountains.

Transportation

The mosque is accessible within walking distance north west of Changshou Road Station of Shanghai Metro.

References

Huxi Mosque Wikipedia


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