Pudong Mosque


The Pudong Mosque is a mosque in Pudong, Shanghai, China.

History

The mosque was constructed in 1935 at 16 Wujiating, Pudong Avenue. It underwent expansion in 1984 due to its small size. In 1995, the mosque was rebuilt at its present location with the support and funding from Pudong District government.

Architecture

The mosque covers that includes a sahn, prayer hall, imam room, wudu, and office. The building has light-colored exterior with green dome. The main building consists of three floors built with Arabic style of architecture. It has a minaret and three smaller domes. The mosque also features shop selling books, religious materials and food.
The main prayer room can accommodate 500 worshipers with additional prayer room at the back to be opened during Friday prayer that can accommodate 300 worshiper and the female prayer room section that can accommodate 50 worshipers.

Transportation

The mosque is accessible within walking distance north of Yuanshen [Sports Center station|Yuanshen Sports Center Station] of Shanghai Metro.