Taipei Cultural Mosque
| Taipei Cultural Mosque | |||||||
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台北文化清真寺 | |||||||
| Religion | |||||||
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam | ||||||
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque | ||||||
| Governing body | Chinese Muslim Youth League | ||||||
| Status | Active | ||||||
| Location | |||||||
| Location | 3, Lane 25, Sec. 1, Xinhai Road, Zhongzheng, Taipei | ||||||
| Country | Taiwan | ||||||
Location of the mosque in Taipei | |||||||
Interactive map of Taipei Cultural Mosque | |||||||
| Coordinates | 25°1′10″N 121°31′41″E / 25.01944°N 121.52806°E[1] | ||||||
| Architecture | |||||||
| Architect | Huang Mo-chun (1982) | ||||||
| Type | Mosque | ||||||
| Completed |
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| Minaret | 1 | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 台北文化清真寺 | ||||||
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The Taipei Cultural Mosque (Chinese: 台北文化清真寺; pinyin: Táiběi Wénhuà Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Zhongzheng District, in the city of Taipei, Taiwan. It is the third mosque built in Taiwan and it is owned by the Chinese Muslim Youth League. The building also houses the Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association.
History
1950 structure
The first Taipei Cultural Mosque was built in 1950 at Roosevelt Road by imam Xiao Yongtai (蕭永泰) or Akhond Hsiao from Northwest China. The mosque was initially located at Xiao's Japanese-style house. His main thought was to spread Islam through cultural movement, thus he also reestablished the Chinese Muslim Youth League. Due to the road widening scheme on Roosevelt Road, the mosque demolished in c. 1982.
1982 structure
The new Taipei Cultural Mosque was completed in 1982, designed by architect Huang Mo-chun.[2] The new mosque went through several renovations and was rebuilt into its current five-story building in 1983.[3] The mosque was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by the Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of China, Asaad Abdul Aziz AI-Zuhair.
In 1990, Xiao died and his son, Xiao Weijun (蕭偉君) assumed the imam position previously occupied by his father. Another renovation was made again in the same year with the help of Indonesia Economic and Trade Office to Taipei, and the latest renovation was made in April 2010.[4]
Architecture
The five-storey mosque is a combination of Islamic traditional culture and modern architecture. The building has become a centre for religious and cultural activities for Muslims in Taiwan.[5]
Activities
The building serves as the headquarters of Chinese Muslim Youth League[6] and the Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association.[7]
Transportation
The mosque is within walking distance South from Taipower Building Station of Taipei Metro.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Luósīfú Road, Daan District, Taipei City, Taiwan". Google Maps. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ Wijanarko, Tulus (19 May 2018). "Lima Destinasi Wisata Ramah Muslim di Taiwan" [Five Muslim-Friendly Tourist Destinations in Taiwan]. Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Building Faith". Taiwan Today. 1 May 1992. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "GRAND REOPENING CEREMONY OF TAIPEI CULTURAL MOSQUE (TPCM) ON 24 APRIL 2010". Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. 24 April 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Taipei Cultural Mosque". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Ting, Dawood C.H. (1 January 1988). "Islamic Traditions Continue In Taiwan". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Introduction to Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association". Taiwan Halal Integrity Development Association. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Thomas, John (26 June 2017). "Taiwan – The Halal Traveler's Ultimate Destination". Arabian Gazette. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
External links
Media related to Taipei Cultural Mosque at Wikimedia Commons