The Islam in China totally surprises me! Apparently it came over from Persia 1,300 years ago. Last week I visited a mosque about 40 minutes from CFAU. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty in the 1300's. The mosque was stunning and the mood was very tranquil. My favorite adventure so far in Beijing!
A Chinese-style minaret
The mosque was busy with visitors for noontime Al-Salat/prayer.
. I have no idea about this script. My assumption would be Arabic, but it looks more like Mongolian or Manchu?
There were government officials milling about in the front (pictured on right). They monitor for "proselytizing" which is illegal.
Cute little boy on the bus. He called me a-yi which means auntie :D
