Xiguan Mosque
The Xiguan Mosque, also known as the West Cross Mosque Lanzhou, is a mosque in the Chengguan District of Lanzhou City, in the province of Gansu, China.
History
The mosque was built during the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty. During the Qing dynasty, the mosque underwent two major reconstructions. The mosque was rebuilt in 1990; and in 2023 the Lanzhou government transformed Xiguan mosque and redesigned its façades. A dome was added in 1990 and the four pagoda-topped minarets were removed in 2023, most likely as a result of the Chinese government's response to Hui resistance.Architecture
The style of the mosque follows the Arabic Islamic and minimalist styles, while the prayer hall combines the Chinese classical and Arabic architectural styles. The mosque covers an area of with its prayer hall spanning.The architecture of the mosque was intended to mimic and echo the style of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.