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Huaisheng Mosque (Lighthouse Mosque)
怀圣寺 (光塔寺)
Gate of Huaisheng Mosque, Guangzhou
Huaisheng Mosque, founded
Ceiling - Huaisheng Mosque
Arabic calligraphy on the ceiling - Huaisheng Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque is the oldest in China, said to have been founded ca 650 AD, around 20 years after the death of the Prophet
The shape of the minaret gives Huasheng the name "Lighthouse Mosque"
The minaret once served as a marine navigational beacon
Prayer Hall - Huaisheng Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque - "Lighthouse Mosque" - 怀圣寺
Arabic inscription on the Chinese style two-tiered pagoda
Minaret of Huaisheng Mosque
Minaret of Huaisheng Mosque
Minaret of Huaisheng Mosque, formerly used as a lighthouse
Not the most friendly place...I was asked to leave
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