The Daowai Mosque or Harbin Mosque (Chinese: 道外清真寺; pinyin: Dàowài Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Daowai District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.[1] It is the largest mosque in Heilongjiang.

Daowai Mosque
道外清真寺
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationDaowai, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Daowai Mosque is located in Heilongjiang
Daowai Mosque
Shown within Heilongjiang
Geographic coordinates45°47′14.2″N 126°39′04.2″E / 45.787278°N 126.651167°E / 45.787278; 126.651167
Architecture
Typemosque
Completed1897
Capacity600 worshipers

History

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The mosque was originally built during the Guangxu Emperor of Qing Dynasty in 1897.[2] Building extension was constructed in 2003.[3]

Architecture

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The mosque consists of prayer hall, office and other facilities. Covering an area of 426 m2, the prayer hall is located at the center of the building area which is opposite to the main gate. It can accommodate up to 600 people to perform prayers.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Harbin Daowai Mosque". Islam in China. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Harbin Daowai Mosque". Harbin Ice. Archived from the original on 14 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Harbin Mosque". Ice Festival Harbin. Retrieved 3 August 2021.