Hongshagou Mosque in Mile City, Honghe

Hongshagou Mosque (红沙沟清真寺) is an Islamic religious venue located in Group 2 of Hong’er Village (红二小组), Zhuyuan Township (竹园镇), Mile City (弥勒市), Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (红河哈尼族彝族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省). According to registration records, it was officially established on February 26, 1997, under the jurisdiction of the Mile City Religious Affairs Bureau (弥勒市宗教事务局). However, the physical construction of the mosque may date back to 1985, indicating a discrepancy between its founding and registration dates. In 2022, the mosque completed an update of its registered address.

Since its establishment in 1997, the mosque has been managed by its legal representative Ma Zhonghua (马重华), and as of 2024, it remains in active operation. In December 2020, the mosque was selected as one of the second batch of “Ethnic Unity and Progress Demonstration Religious Venues” in Mile City.

Historical Background

According to administrative registration records, the religious institution officially registered with the Mile City Religious Affairs Bureau on February 26, 1997. Its original name was the “Mile City Zhuyuan Township Hongshagou Mosque Management Committee (弥勒市竹园镇红沙沟清真寺管委会).” There is evidence suggesting that the mosque’s physical structure may have been built earlier, with some sources indicating it may date back to 1985.

• Registered date: February 26, 1997
• Registering authority: Mile City Religious Affairs Bureau (弥勒市宗教事务局)
• Legal representative: Ma Zhonghua (马重华) since 1997
• Unified Social Credit Code: 71532504582399380D
• Address: Group 2 of Hong’er Village (红二小组), Zhuyuan Township (竹园镇), Mile City (弥勒市)
• Address change completed: October 20, 2022

Organizational Structure

The mosque has been continuously managed by Ma Zhonghua (马重华) since its registration in 1997, with no record of leadership changes as of May 2024. It is registered as a religious venue without commercial business activities. On December 19, 2017, the mosque received one administrative license, though its specific content has not been disclosed.

Site Attributes

Location: The mosque is situated in Group 2 of Hong’er Village (红二小组), Zhuyuan Township (竹园镇), Mile City (弥勒市), consistent with the 2012 National Mosque Directory.

• Date of establishment: February 26, 1997
• Operational status: Active
• Property clues: 2 entries recorded (details not publicly available)
• Registration updated: October 20, 2022 (no changes to district or township)

Key Events

In December 2020, Hongshagou Mosque (红沙沟清真寺) was selected by the Mile City Office for Building a National Model City for Ethnic Unity and Progress as one of 32 model religious venues, and the only mosque selected in Zhuyuan Township (竹园镇).

Social Recognition

As a representative religious venue in Zhuyuan Township (竹园镇), Hongshagou Mosque has played a positive role in promoting ethnic unity and social harmony. According to a 2020 public notice, it was officially recognized for its contribution to ethnic cultural exchange and maintaining regional stability.