Muche Mosque in Huaning County, Yuxi

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Muche Mosque (暮车清真寺), located in Xincheng Township (新城乡), Huanning County (华宁县), Yunnan Province (云南省), was originally built in 1938 and later relocated in 1989. It covers a total area of 135 square meters. The local congregation consists of 52 Hui (回族) households with a total of 256 people.

Address: Xincheng Township (新城乡), Huanning County (华宁县), Yunnan Province (云南省)
Postal Code: 652800
Current Imam: Li Anfu (李安福)
Current Mosque Manager: Xie Ziliang (谢自良)

Historical Background

Initial Construction

The original mosque was constructed in 1938, with a total building area (at the time) left unspecified in historical records. During the Cultural Revolution, it was confiscated and repurposed as a communal canteen and warehouse.

Renovation and Reconstruction

After religious policy was reinstated in 1978, the mosque was returned to the local Muslim community and resumed its religious and community functions. However, due to serious structural deterioration and population growth, the original building no longer met the needs of the congregation. In 1989, a new site was chosen, and funds were raised from multiple sources to construct a new mosque covering 0.7 mu (approximately 467 square meters).

Structure and Layout

Size of the Mosque

The total construction area of Muche Mosque (暮车清真寺) is 135 square meters. The main prayer hall, built in traditional architectural style, occupies 119 square meters. It is a two-story structure at the front, with the upper floor serving the function of a “bangke” (邦克) tower. The interior is spacious, bright, clean, solemn, and unpretentious.

Architectural Style

The new mosque is built using brick-and-wood construction in a closed courtyard layout, facing east. In April, the mosque is surrounded by lush greenery, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, with various ornamental plants and trees planted in the courtyard, creating a vibrant and tranquil setting.

Location and Accessibility

Muche Mosque (暮车清真寺) is located in Xincheng Township (新城乡), Huanning County (华宁县), Yunnan Province (云南省).