Huanglongba Mosque in Wenshan

Huanglongba Mosque (黄龙坝清真寺), located in Wenshan (文山), was established in 1976. The mosque covers an area of approximately 0.9 mu, with a total built-up area of 297 square meters. Notably, the mosque houses two commemorative plaques: one inscribed with “Zhenguang Yongzhao” (真光永照) and the other with “Qingzhen Yongcun” (清真永存).

• Chinese Name: Wenshan Huanglongba Mosque (文山黄龙坝清真寺)
• Year Built: 1976
• Land Area: Approximately 0.9 mu
• Main Building Area: 144 m²

Historical Development

Huanglongba Mosque (黄龙坝清真寺) was founded in 1976.

Architectural Layout

Mosque Size

The mosque occupies an area of approximately 0.9 mu. The prayer hall is constructed in a traditional brick-wood structure, with a building area of 144 square meters. The total architectural area of the entire mosque complex is 297 square meters.

Key Features

The mosque holds two copies of the Quran. Originally, it housed a plaque inscribed by Bai Chongxi (白崇禧), which was destroyed during the “Four Cleanups Movement” (四清运动). In 1992, Mu Jiashiha (木家思哈吉) of Dazhuang Mosque (大庄清真寺) in Honghe Prefecture (红河州) donated a plaque reading “Zhenguang Yongzhao” (真光永照). Another plaque reading “Qingzhen Yongcun” (清真永存) was gifted by the Maoke Forestry Development Zone (茂克林业开发区) in Wenshan (文山).

Community and Cooperation

The mosque serves a community of 78 Muslim households, totaling 315 individuals. It currently has six Ahong (阿訇, Islamic clerics) and twelve Xuedong (学董, religious educators or assistants).