Yuehu Mosque
Mosque in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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The Yuehu Mosque (Chinese: 月湖清真寺; pinyin: Yuèhú Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Haishu District, Ningbo City, in the Zhejiang province of China.
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月湖清真寺 | |||||||
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  Location of the mosque in Zhejiang | |||||||
| Religion | |||||||
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam | ||||||
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| Status | Active | ||||||
| Location | |||||||
| Location | Ningbo, Zhejiang | ||||||
| Country | China | ||||||
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| Coordinates | 29°52′08″N 121°32′25″E | ||||||
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| Type | Mosque | ||||||
| Style | Chinese | ||||||
| Established | 1699 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 月湖清真寺 | ||||||
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History
Hamada Hagras, in his 2017 study of the mosque, states that the mosque was constructed in 1003 CE during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty.[1] The mosque follows the traditional Chinese courtyard architectural style. Its main façade is located on the northeastern side, through which visitors enter a forecourt. On the southern side of this forecourt is the entrance to the main courtyard.[2] The mosque complex includes a Moon Gate, storage rooms, and two teaching halls, while the prayer hall is situated on the western side of the complex.[1] The mosque was constructed in 1699 during the reign of Kangxi Emperor of Qing Dynasty. In July 2011, the mosque was listed as a historical monument of Zhejiang Province.[3]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance south of Ximenkou Station of Ningbo Rail Transit.[3]
