Baotou Mosque

Baotou Mosque

Baotou Mosque is a cultural tourism attraction.

The mosque was built in the eighth year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1743), covering an area of over 3,000 square meters. It is the first mosque constructed in Baotou after the introduction of Islam to the city. It is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit in Baotou and is also listed as an important mosque by the Islamic Association of China.

Islam originated on the Arabian Peninsula in the early 7th century and was introduced to China during the same century. The major traditional festivals of the religion include: Eid al-Mawlid (believed to be the birthday and death anniversary of the founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, both on the 12th day of the third month in the Islamic calendar), Eid al-Fitr (also known as Eid al-Saghir or the Greater Bairam, celebrated on the 1st day of the 10th month in the Islamic calendar), and Eid al-Adha (also called the Festival of Sacrifice or the Lesser Bairam, observed on the 10th day of the 12th month in the Islamic calendar). In addition, Friday, known as Jumu'ah or Congregational Prayer Day, is also an important gathering day for Muslims. During these festivals, Muslims flock to the mosque in great numbers to participate in activities.

Over the years, the mosque has gained fame both domestically and internationally for its precious historical and cultural value as well as its unique artistic and cultural charm, attracting numerous Muslim visitors from other parts of China and abroad who come to visit and pray.

Detailed address: Taipingguan Lane, Dongmen Street, Donghe District