Draft:Fuqiangxiang Mosque
| Fuqiangxiang Mosque | |
|---|---|
富强巷清真寺 | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Xining, Qinghai, China |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1957 (rebuilt 1980, renovated 2015) |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 0 (removed) |
| Minaret(s) | 0 (removed) |
Fuqiang Lane Mosque (Chinese: 富强巷清真寺) is a prominent mosque located in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province in western China. It serves the Hui Muslim community in the Chengxi District and is one of the significant Islamic sites in the region.
History
[edit]The mosque was originally constructed in 1957 to serve Xining's Hui Muslim population. During the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), the mosque was demolished along with many other religious structures across China. In 1980, following the loosening of religious restrictions, it was reconstructed on its original site.[2]
A major renovation took place in 2015, during which the mosque was rebuilt once again due to urban redevelopment initiatives in the city.
Architecture
[edit]Originally, the Fuqiang Lane Mosque incorporated elements of traditional Islamic architecture, including green domes, minarets, and crescent moons. However, in accordance with China's campaign of "Sinicization" of religious structures, these distinctive features were removed in recent years. Today, the building exhibits a more austere, Chinese-style architecture, with no overt Islamic symbolism on the exterior.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Magnifice mosque hidden behind a night market in Xining, Qinghai, China! 🕌 | Trip.com Xining". TRIP.COM. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ "Fuqiang Lane Mosque". Tibetan Image. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Sinicization Galore: 'Arabic' Features Removed from Mosques, Hospitals, Restaurants". Bitter Winter. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
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