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| Id Kah Mosque (Id Kakh / Id Gah) |
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The mosque, built in 1442, lies in the heart of Kashgar and dominates
Id Kah Square, a large square surrounded by bazaars in the old city
of Kashgar. It is the largest mosque in Xinjiang. When the adjoining
courtyards are taken into account, the mosque is the largest in China.
It can accommodate up to 20,000 people. The Id Kah mosque contains
many of the essential characteristics of Islamic architecture. In
addition to majestic courtyards, the mosque has a domed roof and matching
minarets adjoined to its front. The Id Kah mosque like many larger
mosques today has replaced the traditional prayer caller (muezzin)
with an electronic sound system that projects the prayers of the imam
through loudspeakers. What really makes the mosque special is the
quiet and solitude one can feel as they pass through the main gate
in contrast to the bustling streets outside. Over 500 years it was
rebuilt ten times by the people of Kashgar. |
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