Niujie Mosque
牛街礼拜寺 · Niujie Subdistrict
mosque in Beijing
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Niujie Mosque
Welcome to Niujie, literally translated as the place of the oxen. As we stand here in the heart of Beijing's Muslim quarter, you are entering a space where history spans over a millennium. …
Listen in the app2The Moon Sighting Tower — Wangyue Lou
Standing before us is the Moon Sighting Tower, or Wangyue Lou. For over a thousand years, this hexagonal structure served as the vital astronomical observatory for the Muslims of Beijing. …
Listen in the app3The Sheikhs' Tombs — Lishi Mu
We now move toward a quieter, more somber corner of the complex to visit the graves of two legendary scholars. These are the tombs of Sheikh Ali ibn al-Qadi Ahmad al-Bukhari and Sheikh Ahmad al-Biturmizi al-Qazwini. …
Listen in the app4The Great Minaret and Courtyard
In the center of the courtyard stands the main pavilion, which functions as the mosque's minaret. To a Western eye, this looks like a traditional Chinese pagoda, but for the Chinese Muslims, this is the 'Bang Ge Lou'. …
Listen in the app5The Main Prayer Hall Exterior
We are now approaching the Main Prayer Hall, the spiritual heart of the Niujie Mosque. The hall covers an area of 600 square meters and can accommodate more than a thousand worshippers during the Friday 'Jumu'ah' prayers. …
Listen in the app6The Interior Prayer Hall and Mihrab
As we enter the Prayer Hall, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. Please remember to remove your shoes and maintain a respectful silence. …
Listen in the app7The Ablution Area — Wudu Hall
Before prayer, Muslims must undergo a ritual purification known as 'Wudu'. The Niujie Mosque features separate, dedicated facilities for this purpose, which are essential to the daily functioning of the site. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our visit to the Niujie Mosque, take a moment to look back at the entrance. This site is more than just a historical monument; it is a living fossil of a civilization that has successfully navigated the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our visit to the Niujie Mosque, take a moment to look back at the entrance. This site is more than just a historical monument; it is a living fossil of a civilization that has successfully navigated the…
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What is Niujie Mosque?
Niujie Mosque is a place in Niujie Subdistrict with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Niujie Subdistrict |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.8844, 116.3581 |
| Last updated |
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