Zhao Dong Mosque

Zhao Dong Mosque

Zhao Dong Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

Zhao Dong Mosque

Zhao Dong Mosque The mosque was first built in 1912. Before the Cultural Revolution, there were two mosques in Zhao Dong City: one in Zhao Dong Town and the other in Changwu Town. The Zhao Dong Town Mosque, built in 1912, was led by Imam Zhang Baoting, with a Muslim congregation of only about 20 people. In 1918, after Imam Zhang Baoting stepped down, Imam Li Zhongyuan took over, by which time the Muslim community had grown to over 70 people.

At that time, the mosque was located on Liufa Street in the town, but was later relocated to its current site. In 1981, the mosque underwent renovation; and after Zhao Dong was officially established as a city in 1986, the Zhao Dong Town Mosque was renamed Zhao Dong City Mosque. In October 1987, a two-story building with European architectural features was reconstructed on the original site. The Changwu Town Mosque, first built in 1912, was situated in the northwest corner of Changwu Town, serving a Muslim population of just 18 people at the time. In 1934, Ma Deliang took charge of religious affairs. After Ma stepped down in 1955, no new imam was appointed, and the mosque was disbanded. The Zhao Dong City Mosque covers an area of about 1.2 mu, with a construction area of 566 square meters and a prayer hall spanning 86 square meters. Currently, there is only one acting imam.

Address: East side of South Erdao Street, Zhao Dong Town, Zhao Dong City, Heilongjiang Province