Urumqi and The Xinjiang Autonomous Region Urumqi Tartar Mosque - Page 8
The magnificent Tartar Mosque, located at the south end of the Jiefang Road of
Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Atonomous Region, was built by the local Tartar people
in 1897 entirely from donations. The mosque is the center for peaceful Islamic
activities in Urumqi City. Covering over 3,000 square meters (0.74 acre), the
community worship hall alone is over 800 square meters (0.2 acre) and
accommodates people by the thousands. As expected, the decor is elaborate with
exquisite porches, carvings, and paintings all throughout.
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