Xianxian Mosque
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| Xianxian Mosque | |
|---|---|
先贤清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 901 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu, Guangzhou, Guangdong |
| Country | China |
  Location of the mosque in Guangdong | |
 Interactive map of Xianxian Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 23°08′45″N 113°15′39″E / 23.14583°N 113.26083°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | c. 7th century CE |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 worshipers |
| Interior area | 1,077 m2 (11,590 sq ft) |
| Dome | 1 |
| Site area | 1,860 m2 (20,000 sq ft) |
The Xianxian Mosque (Chinese: 先贤清真寺) is a mosque in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. It is the largest mosque in Guangzhou.
This mosque and the Huaisheng mosque are both attributed to the Muslim companion (Sahabi) Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (c. 595 – 674).[citation needed]
The mosque was originally built during the Tang dynasty (r. 618–690 CE). It is also called the Hui-hui cemetery as it was a cemetery honoring 40 famous Arabic Muslim missionaries who were buried there.[1]
Architecture
The mosque was built with Ming dynasty architecture style and covers an area of 1,860 square metres (20,000 sq ft) including the 1,077 square metres (11,590 sq ft) of constructed area. It consists of prayer hall, pavilion, wing room and other facilities. The prayer hall is a two-story building capable of accommodating 1,000 worshipers.[2]
The interior has a garden style look, with many trees and flowers inside the mosque. The cemetery is located on the roof.[1]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Guangzhou railway station.
