MSC 1

Question 1

Xi’an, China

Answer 1

Built in the 8th century during the Tang Dynasty, this mosque blends Chinese and Islamic designs with wooden archways, vibrant colors, and intricate calligraphy.

Question 2

Atikar Mosque
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Answer 2

Location: Western China
* Key Features: Built in 1440 during the Ming Dynasty. It’s part of a mosque complex opening onto a public square called Festival Square.

Question 3

4. Amin Mosque

Answer 3

Built in 1779 along the Silk Road, it has China’s tallest minaret, showing Persian and Central Asian influences. It was named after King Amin, a local leader during the Qing Dynasty.