The last two mosques

The last two mosques

The last two mosques in Bazhou City, Hebei Province, were built in the middle of Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 500 years. The top of the original hall was made of metal and copper, and the red sandalwood plaque "Zungu Zhengqu" was hung in front of the hall. There are four ancient pines and cypresses, vigorous and straight, lush as a historical witness. At the end of 2008, Langfang city had a total population of 4.083 million, including 32 ethnic groups. The population of ethnic minorities was 96000, mainly Hui and Manchu, with a population of 66000 and 22000 respectively, accounting for 68.7% and 22.9% of the total population of ethnic minorities. The city has one ethnic autonomous county (Dachang Hui Autonomous County), two ethnic townships (daweihe Hui Manchu Township in Wen'an County and guanjiajia Hui Township in Yongqing county), and 84 ethnic villages.

Historical evolution

Initial construction

The latter two mosques were built in the middle of Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 500 years.

Renovation and reconstruction

In 1997, the mosque was rebuilt with the joint investment of the government and Muslims. The main hall covers an area of 225 square meters and can accommodate more than 400 people. Standing at the top of the hall, the three moon towers, 20 meters high, are magnificent. The gables are painted, the glazed tiles are colorful, the gatehouse is antique, and the whole building is harmonious and elegant.

Architectural features

The top of the former main hall of the latter two mosques is a metal copper roof, and a red sandalwood plaque "zunguzhengqu" is hung in front of the hall. There are four ancient pines and cypresses, vigorous and straight, lush as a historical witness.

Geographic transportation

The latter two mosques are located in the latter two villages of Bazhou City, Langfang city.

Address: houliangjian village, Bazhou City, Langfang City

Longitude: 116.49817657471

Latitude: 39.144107818604

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