Tomb of Imam Ghafur Karam

　　      Introduc­tion          Located in Mazhar Alidi, Tuowanjiayi Village, Cele Township, Hotan, the site lies 4.5 kilometers directly from the county town, covering an area of 379.5 acres, stretching 550 meters in length and 460 meters in width. It is a historic, grand, and relatively well-preserved ancient monument. The main surviving structures include the Aitika Meqit Mosque, Juma Meqit Mosque, and the Tomb of S.

　　      Legend has it that Imam Ghafur Karam was a cousin of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. He died in battle in Shām (present-day Syria) in the eighth year of the Islamic calendar and is said to have flown to this location after his death. No body was found, only the tomb, which is why it is called the Tomb of Imam Ghafur Karam. It is believed to be around 1,400 years old.

　　      This site serves as a place for Muslims to perform daily prayers, Friday prayers, and holiday congregations. During Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, in addition to worshippers from various villages in the county, tens of thousands of people come from other regions.

　　       Hotan, Xinjiang