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| Shanxiang Mosque | |
|---|---|
山巷清真寺 | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Runzhou, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China |
  Jiangsu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°12′45.7″N 119°25′55.6″E / 32.212694°N 119.432111°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Chinese |
| Completed | 1662 |
| Site area | 2,000 m2 |
The Shanxiang Mosque (Chinese: 山巷清真寺; pinyin: Shānxiàng Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.[1]
History
[edit]The mosque was constructed in 1662 and had undergone several reconstruction afterwards. In 1903, the mosque established an Islamic school. During the World War II, the mosque served as a refugee camp from the Japanese invasion. Currently, the mosque regularly hold several activities such as Imam training, hold forums, and guest receptions.
Architecture
[edit]The mosque has an area of 2,000 m2 built with traditional Chinese architecture style.
See also
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