Mangshi Mosque in Mangshi City, Dehong

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Mangshi Mosque (芒市清真寺) is located in Mangshi Town (芒市镇), Luxi County (潞西县), Yunnan Province (云南省). It was founded in 1984 and now occupies an area of 2.5 mu. The main prayer hall covers 200 square meters and features a square structure with a domed roof. Today, the mosque serves as an important venue for communal prayers and religious celebrations among local Muslims.

• Chinese Name: Luxi County Mangshi Mosque (潞西县芒市清真寺)
• Address: Mangshi Town (芒市镇), Luxi County (潞西县), Yunnan Province (云南省)
• Postal Code: 678400
• Current Imam: Suo Baomin (锁宝民)
• Current Mosque Director: Shan Guangxun (闪光勋)
• Total Construction Area: 560 square meters

Historical Background

The construction of the mosque was approved by the Prefecture Government in 1984, marking the formal establishment of the religious site.

Architectural Layout

Mangshi Mosque occupies 2.5 mu of land, with a total construction area of 560 square meters. The main prayer hall covers 200 square meters and features a square layout topped with a dome. The mosque faces east with a symmetrical design and includes a screen wall, main gate, residential quarters, office, prayer hall, ablution room, and side rooms. The courtyard is adorned with towering ancient cypress trees and various rare flowering plants. The mosque has become a central location for local Hui Muslims to conduct Friday prayers and religious festivals.

Community and Cooperation

The mosque currently has 7 mosque directors and 5 imams. It serves a community of over 800 Hui Muslims. The mosque also preserves 50 volumes of Arabic scripture.

Geography and Transportation

The mosque is situated in Mangshi Town (芒市镇), Luxi County (潞西县), Yunnan Province (云南省).