Phoenix Mosque

Coordinates: 30°14′43.4″N 120°10′13.3″E / 30.245389°N 120.170361°E / 30.245389; 120.170361

Phoenix Mosque
鳳凰寺
Basic information
Location Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Chinese

Phoenix Mosque (Chinese: 鳳凰寺; pinyin: Fènghuáng Sì) is a mosque in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It is known for being one of the four great mosques of China. It is also one of the earliest mosque built in China. The origin of this mosque dates back to Tang or Song dynasty.

The Phoenix Mosque had been rebuilt several times. It was firstly destroyed around the end of Song dynasty. During the following Yuan dynasty, the mosque was repaired under the financial assistance of Ala al-Din, an Arab clergyman in China. The minaret of the mosque was removed in 1928 due to the construction of adjacent roads. In 1953, it went through a complete maintenance and repair.[1]

The structure of the main building was heavily influenced by traditional Chinese Architecture while also retaining features of Islamic Architecture. The existing prayer hall was built in the year of 1281 during the rule of Kublai Khan.[2]

The mosque is currently functioning as the spiritual center of Muslims in Hangzhou. It also receives a considerable number of visitors from abroad.

References

  1. ↑ "凤凰寺". 浙江在线. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  2. ↑ "杭州凤凰寺". 浙江省文物局. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
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