Caoqiao Mosque
Mosque in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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The Caoqiao Mosque (simplified Chinese: 草桥清真寺; traditional Chinese: 草橋清真寺; pinyin: Cǎoqiáo Qīngzhēnsì), also known as the Grass Bridge Mosque, is a mosque in the Qinhuai District of Nanjing City, in the Jiangsu province of China.
| Caoqiao Mosque | |
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草桥清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 26-32 Ganyu Lane, Qinhuai, Nanjing, Jiangsu |
| Country | China |
  Location of the mosques in Jiangsu | |
 Interactive map of Caoqiao Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 32°01′46″N 118°46′41″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Chinese |
| Completed | c. 1796 |
| Minaret | 1 |
Overview
The mosque was constructed during the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735–1796) rule of the Qing dynasty. Since then, the mosque has been reconstructed and removed several times.[1]
The mosque was built in the traditional Chinese architectural style. It consists of main prayer hall, teaching room, wudu, and wing room.[2]
The mosque houses the headquarters of Chinese Hui Religion Association (Chinese: 中国回教联合会), established in 1912.[3]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance west of Zhangfuyuan Station of Nanjing Metro.
Gallery
The unusual minaret
The mosque prayer hall
See also
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| Traditional Chinese | 草橋清真寺 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 草桥清真寺 | ||||||
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