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𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 — 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴. 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦.
Xinjiang – Id Kah Mosque (Kashgar)
Xinjiang – Id Kah Mosque (Kashgar)
Id Kah Mosque – The Heart of Xinjiang's Islamic CultureId Kah Mosque, built in 1442 in Kashgar, is China’s largest mosque and a vital religious and cultural center for Uyghur Muslims. With space for 20,000 worshippers, it features golden-yellow walls, turquoise domes, and a Silk Road legacy that blends Persian, Central Asian, and Uyghur architectural styles. Still active today, it hosts daily prayers and massive Eid celebrations, standing as a symbol of Islamic heritage in Central Asia.Why It Stands Out?Living History: Continuously active since the 15th centuryCultural Epicenter: The soul of Uyghur Islamic identityArchitectural Masterpiece: A golden oasis in the Taklamakan Desert region
Tip Visit on Friday noon to witness the most crowded weekly prayer (but non-Muslims cannot enter the main hall during worship).
Local Insight The mosque’s name means "Festivity Square Mosque" in Persian – a nod to its role in Eid celebrations.
Tip Visit on Friday noon to witness the most crowded weekly prayer (but non-Muslims cannot enter the main hall during worship).
Local Insight The mosque’s name means "Festivity Square Mosque" in Persian – a nod to its role in Eid celebrations.
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