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Old Town Friday Mosque Kashgar

老城主麻清真寺
📍 Kashgar · Old City 🏛️ Ming dynasty (1480s) 👥 approx. 1,200

📜 About & history

Originally built in the Ming dynasty as a Friday mosque in the old city interior, it remains a key religious hub away from tourist flow; a weekly religious lesson in Uyghur is held here.

🕌 Prayer & visiting

TraditionSunni (Hanafi)

Open for five daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah around midday; wudu facilities on site. Modest dress required.

📍 Address

Friday Mosque Lane, Old City, Kashi City, Xinjiang
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 新疆喀什市老城区主麻寺巷

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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

City buses and taxis available.

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From downtown

In city center.

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Useful tip

Serves the local Muslim community. 请带我去老城主麻清真寺