Dongguan Grand Mosque (西宁东关清真大寺), commonly known as the “Camel Mosque,” is one of the five major Jumu’ah mosques in China. Covering an area of 21,951 square meters, it was first built in the 20th year of the Ming Dynasty’s Hongwu reign (1380).

Oct 24, 2021 · China is removing the domes and minarets from thousands of mosques across the country. Authorities say the domes are evidence of foreign religious influence and are taking down overtly Islamic...

Sep 28, 2021 · On July 15, a woman wearing a hijab prostrated herself in prayer on the street in front of the mosque while she sobbed. Captured on video, the woman’s lone protest spread online, inspiring a...

Dongguan Mosque (simplified Chinese: 东关清真大寺; traditional Chinese: 東關清真大寺; pinyin: Dōngguān Qīngzhēndàsì) is a mosque in Xining, Qinghai Province, China. It is the largest mosque in Qinghai.

Dongguan Mosque is the largest mosque of Qinghai with mnay beautiful Islamic buildings and worshipers. Check its detailed location, highlights and travel tips for your Xining tour 2025.

Sep 13, 2021 · New Delhi: A big green dome and minarets have been removed from a 14th century mosque situated in Xining city in Qinghai province of China, transforming the structure into a regular building.

Oct 1, 2021 · On July 15, a woman wearing a hijab prostrated herself in prayer on the street in front of the mosque while she sobbed. Captured on video, the woman’s lone protest spread online, inspiring a cartoon that went viral. But protests proved futile.

May 7, 2014 · In the early 1980s, Xining’s Muslims began building new mosques and resurrecting old ones, and this new construction began integrating features more typical of mosques in other countries. Regardless of architectural style, minarets topped with crescent moons clearly identify mosque buildings.

Jul 17, 2016 · It’s hard not to notice the Great Mosque on a stroll of Dongguan Street, Xining. And with magnificent islamic architecture that combines together towers, a palace-like prayer hall, and a dazzling green Arabian-style dome, it’s hard not to walk past without being drawn in.

Oct 24, 2021 · China is removing the domes and minarets from thousands of mosques across the country. Authorities say the domes are evidence of foreign religious influence and are taking down overtly Islamic...