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Xuanwu Mosque Nanjing

南京玄武清真寺
📍 Nanjing · Xuanwu District 🏛️ Ming dynasty (Yongle era, 1405) 👥 approx. 1,000

📜 About & history

Located in Xuanwu District east of Nanjing near the famous Xuanwu Lake; its origins date to the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty when Nanjing was the Ming capital and Muslims played an important role in administration and naval forces.

🕌 Prayer & visiting

TraditionSunni (Hanafi)

Open for five daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah around midday; wudu facilities on site. Modest dress required.

📍 Address

Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 江苏南京市玄武区

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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

City buses and taxis available.

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From downtown

In city center.

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Useful tip

Serves the local Muslim community. 请带我去南京玄武清真寺