Closed, converted Uyghur mosques in Korla.The mosques on the video are in Korla city. They are all closed or turned into tea houses, restaurants and shops in 2017.Uyghurs in China telling their painful stories through sharing these videos and background music during Ramadan
Tourists are entertaining in the mosque. This is an Uzbek mosque in Qazanchi, Ghulja. It was shut down in 2017, in 2023, it was converted into an entertainment center by the lCommunist Party administration. Most Uyghur mosques have been demolished, a few left to attract tourists.
Millions of Muslims in China are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Corban Festival. While grand festivities are in full swing across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the spirit of the festival resonates nationwide. Follow CGTN's Chen Lanyou to a celebration held in Beijing.
People across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China celebrated the Corban Festival on Friday with singing, dancing and other activities.
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#XinjiangToday In an interview with Xinjiang Today, Ma Jirong, Imam of the Shaanxi Grand Mosque in Yining, capital of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, highlighted the mosque's role as a historical testament to the localization and evolution of Islam within China's multicultural framework.
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Latest images from Al-Nouri Mosque and Al-Hadba Minaret as they near completion—restored to its glory by the hands of Mosul’s people.
Part of Revive the Spirit of Mosul, a UNESCO initiative supported by the UAE in partnership with the Iraqi government. @NouraAlKaabi@Salemalq
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How is Islam in China?
Together with several Arab journalists, I visited mosques and Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
Here is something interesting I found:
🔴Muslims from other countries, who had conversations with Muslims in #Xinjiang, are very impressed by these Chinese Muslims. For example, the dean of Xinjiang Islamic Institute, Abdurekef Tumunyaz, is a #Uyghur, who studied in Egypt and traveled to almost all Arab countries, and his excellent Arabic and thorough knowledge of Islam completely amazed all Arab journalists.
🔴Many of them are surprised and love seeing that many mosques in China are in traditional Chinese architectural style because those mosques have hundreds of years of history. Islam has long spread to China and has become part of Chinese culture.
🔴It seems it's always several Western reporters/scholars who seem to have issues with how Muslims are treated in China ...🤔
Arab journalists after visiting mosques in #Xinjiang:
"All we hear about China from Western media are rumors!"
"As a Muslim, I feel welcomed and respected in China."
I visited the Shaanxi Grand Mosque in Yining City with fellow Arab journalists and interacted with the Muslim community there. Here's what they want to say:
Located at the heart of Kashgar city, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Id Kah Mosque is one of the largest mosques in China. This magnificent structure boasts a history of over 500 years, having been built in 1442, and is a significant religious and cultural heritage site in Xinjiang. Every day, worshipers and travelers visit the mosque to experience its solemn atmosphere and exquisite architecture. The Id Kah Mosque is not only a place of worship but also a window into the diverse culture and history of Xinjiang.
Come and explore this historic mosque and immerse yourself in the rich ethnic culture of Xinjiang. ( (Photographer: Shen Hui, Wang Yilin, Kong Xiangyu) #ChinaUpClose #ExploreXinjiang
During the International Forum on the History and Future of Xinjiang, China, experts visited Id Kah Mosque in Kashi, #Xinjiang.
🕌With a history of 582 years, the mosque is a structure that embodies multi-cultural influence. Known for its large scale and significant role in cultural heritage and ethnic features, it is one of four major mosques in China and one of the top ten mosques in Central Asia🤩. #Xinjiang #Chineseway #ChineseNation