Pudong Mosque
| Pudong Mosque | |
|---|---|
浦东清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 375 Yuanshen Road, Pudong, Shanghai |
| Country | China |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 850 worshipers |
| Interior area | 1,650 m2 (17,800 sq ft) |
| Dome | 4 |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Minaret height | 40 m (130 ft) |
The Pudong Mosque (simplified Chinese: 浦东清真寺; traditional Chinese: 浦東清真寺; pinyin: Pǔdōng Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Pudong, Shanghai, China.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The mosque was constructed in 1935 at 16 Wujiating, Pudong Avenue. It underwent expansion in 1984 due to its small size.[2] In 1995, the mosque was rebuilt at its present location with the support and funding from Pudong District government.[3]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The mosque covers 1,650 square metres (17,800 sq ft) that includes a sahn, prayer hall, imam room, wudu, and office. The building has light-colored exterior with green dome. The main building consists of three floors built with Arabic style of architecture. It has a 40-metre-high (130 ft) minaret and three smaller domes. The mosque also features shop selling books, religious materials and food.
The main prayer room can accommodate 500 worshipers with additional prayer room at the back to be opened during Friday prayer that can accommodate 300 worshiper and the female prayer room section that can accommodate 50 worshipers.
Transportation
[edit | edit source]The mosque is accessible within walking distance north of Yuanshen Sports Center Station of Shanghai Metro.
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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External links
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