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  Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Attractions, Xinjiang Travel
The Id Kah Mosque is located on the central square in Kashgar City, Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region.
As the biggest mosque in China, it is a group of old Islamic constructions with strong ethnic style and religious features.
It endows the mosque with a quiet elegance.
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 Kashgar China, Kashgar Travel Guide, Xinjiang Guide
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.
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.
Id Kah Mosque / the Tomb of Xiangfei
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The mosque, 140 meters long from south to north and 120 meters from east to west, covers an area of 16,800 square meters and consists of the Hall of Prayer, the Doctrine-Teaching Hall, the gate tower, a pond and some other auxiliary structures.
The gate of the mosque, built of yellow bricks with the joints of the brickwork pointed with gypsum, has distinct lines.
In the tree-graced courtyard, there is a pond, and on its bank many pottery pots are placed, which are to be used by the Islam believers to clean their bodies.
www.kashi.gov.cn /English/Tourism/Idkah.htm   (317 words)

  
 Id Kah Mosque
Built in 1442, the Id Kah Mosque is the main historic sight in Kashgar and dominates the central square.
It is one of the largest and most active mosques in the country and attracts close to 10,000 worshippers every Friday afternoon and almost double that number during religious festivals.
The façade of the mosque is filled with yellow and white tiling, interspersed with designs in blues and greens.
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 Id Kah Mosque: Kashgar Travel, Kashgar Tour
Id Kah Mosque is on the west side of Id Kah Square which is in the center of Kashgar City.
Id Kah Mosque is renowned for its long and glorious history, mighty vigor and distinctive ethical flavor.
The importance of Id Kah Mosque is not only because of its long life and exquisite construction, but also because it is a sacred place for all the Xinjiang Moslems.
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 Id Kah Mosque
The Id Kah Emin also known as the Id Kah Mosque (Aitigaer Qingzhensi) is the largest mosque in China and the religious center of Kashgar.
The ornate structure of today (renovated and expanded) is based on the original mosque which was built in 1442 for Shakesirmirzha, the ruler of Kashgar.
The mosque, constructed of yellow brick, is easily recognizable from its dominant spot on the west side of Id Kah Square.
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 Ramadan Facts,Ramadan Calendar,Ramadan History,Ramadan Calendar
Id al-Adha (i-EED ahl-OOHD-hah), the Festival of Sacrifice concludes the act of pilgrimage.
Marriage is a social contract or covenant, not a sacrament.
The ceremony, taking place in a mosque, is officiated at by an imam.
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 Id Kah Mosque - Kashi Travel
Located in the center of the city, this grand Islamic structure is a stark contrast to the many Chinese-style mosques in Xian.
Shakesimirzha, a ruler of Kashgar, had the mosque built here first in1442 and it was extended to its present shape through several renovation work.
The mosque is one of the liveliest places to be during the Korban festivities.
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Id Gah Mosque In some disrepair, the Id Gah ('Prayer Ground') is the focus of for national and religious celebrations, such as prayers during the two Eid...
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 Id Kah Mosque - Kashgar : China Tour, China Travel guide & Travel Information
The big yellow-tiled Id Kah Mosque (Aitigaer Qingzhensi) is one of the largest in China and is the religious center of Kashgar,capable of holding six thousand to seven thousand worshippers at a time.
Shakesimirzha, a ruler of Kashgar, had the mosque built here first in 1442 and it was extended to its present shape through several renovation work.
When you visit mosques, you should always remember that both men and women should always have their arms and legs fully covered.
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 Kashgar
The first stop on the itineraries of most tourists is usually the majestic Id Kah Mosque, located in the center of the city.
The mosque is the center of religious activities in Xinjiang, and can accommodate as many as seven thousand worshippers.
In front of the mosque lies a spacious square, where people often hold grand celebrations during holy Islamic festivals such as Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha.
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  Id Kah Mosque (Id Kakh / Id Gah)
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.
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.
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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Id Kah mosque   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Id Kah mosque is a mosque located in Kashgar, Xinjiang, in the western People's Republic of China.
The mosque was built by Shakesimirzha in 1422 (although it included older structures dating back to the 8th century) and covers 16,800 square meters.
The Id Kah mosque (Chinese: 艾提朵爾; pinyin: àitídǔoěr) is a mosque located in Kashgar, Xinjiang, in the western People's Republic of China.
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 Id Kah Mosque-Attractions in Kashgar   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The mosque, 140 meters long from south to north and 120 meters from east to west, covers an area of 16,800 square meters and consists of the Hall of Prayer, the Doctrine-Teaching Hall, the gate tower, a pond and some other auxiliary structures.
The gate of the mosque, built of yellow bricks with the joints of the brickwork pointed with gypsum, has distinct lines.
The mosque is one of the liveliest places to be during the Korban festivities.
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 Id Kah Mosque--Kashgar Travel guide - Xinjiang China Travel Service
Kashgar Id Kah Mosque is Located in the center of the city, this grand Islamic structure is a stark contrast to the many Chinese-style mosques in Xi'an.
The Id Kah Mosque is located on the central square in Kashgar City, Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region.
Id Kah Mosque was built in 1442 as a very small structure.
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 Beijing Tour | Beijing Travel | The Id Kah Mosque - Beijing Impression.
The Id Kah Mosque is Kashi's biggest mosque and one of the most holy places in the Muslim world.
It is said that the mosque was first built in 1798, and rebuilt several times.Encompassing one hectare (2.5 acres), the mosque is composed of four main parts-the gate tower,courtyard, hall for chanting scriptures, and the auditorium (160-metre-long, and 16 metres wide, accommodating 5,000 to 6,000 prayers) for routine services.
On both sides of the mosque's gate stand two 10-metre-high towers, one on each side, and connected by low walls.
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 Id Gah Mosque at AllExperts
Id Gah Mosque is the largest mosque in Kabul where hundreds and thousands of people offer the EID prayers twice a year Id Gah mosque was built by Pushtun rulers">
Id Gah Mosque is the largest mosque in Kabul where hundreds and thousands of people offer the EID prayers twice a year.
Id Gah mosque was built by Pushtun rulers.
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 Kashgar Mosque   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was built in 1442 as a smaller mosque on what was then the outskirts of town.
During the Cultural Revolution, China's decade of political anarchy from 1966 to 1976, Id Kah suffered heavy damage, but has since been restored.
In front of the mosque is Id Kah Square, swarming on sunny days with old men in high boots and long fl coats, women with brown veils over their heads, and quite a few down-and-outers.
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 Royalty Free Photos Images, Red carpets cover the floor at the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, China. Photo by Muriel ...
Royalty Free Photos Images, Red carpets cover the floor at the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, China.
Red carpets cover the floor at the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, China.
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The Id Kah Emin also known as the Id Kah Mosque (Aitigaer Qingzhensi) is the largest mosque in China and the religious center of Kashgar.
The ornate structure of today (renovated and expanded) is based on the original mosque which was built in 1442 for Shakesirmirzha, the ruler of Kashgar.
The mosque, constructed of yellow brick, is easily recognizable from its dominant spot on the west side of Id Kah Square.
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 Kashgar Sights - Id kah Mosque
The onion-domed Aidkah Mosque is more than 400 years old and the tomb of 17th-century ruler Abakh Khoja contains the remains of 70 of his descendants.
In front of the mosque is a big square, where people meet.
Additional travel guides are available in ten languages at wikitravel.org.
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 About China: China Travel Information
Located in the center of the city, this grand Islamic structure is a stark contrast to the many Chinese-style mosques in Xi'an.
This yellow-and-white structure has a central dome and flanking minarets, which usually associated with mosques in Pakistan or Afghanistan.
After entering the main hall, the followers would seat themselves facing west both inside and out, in proper lines.
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 TrekEarth | Id Kah Mosque Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Extended and repaired time and again through centuries, it has finally taken its present shape and size.
The gate of the mosque, built of yellow bricks with the joints pointed with gypsum, has distinct lines.
On the Kurban Festivals and Fast-breaking Festival, the two most important grand Islamic festivals, the Uygur people gather on the square in front of the mosque to celebrate the festivals.
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 Eid Kah Mosque Pictures and travel information - China Travel Attraction
The ornate structure of today (renovated and expanded) is based on the original mosque which was built in 1442 for Shakesirmirzha, the ruler of Kashgar.
The Sunday Bazaar of Kashgar can be found by walking in a southwesterly direction from Id Kah Square.
How to get Eid Kah Mosque :The Eid Kah Mosque is located on the Western side of the Eid Kah square, right in the center of Kashgar.
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 Asia Times Online - News from greater China; Hong Kong and Taiwan
The city lives to the rhythm of rickety donkey carts, fat kebabs, mare's milk and daily prayers at the suggestive Id Kah Mosque, the largest in western China and one of the largest in Central Asia.
If Id Kah dictates Uighur life, for the Chinese the privileged meeting point is the inevitable People's Square, with one of the largest Mao statues in China pointing to the eternal glory of the masses.
Signs on many mosques, in Arabic, say they are forbidden to teenagers - which is a frankly absurd ruling that has nothing to do with Islamic law.
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 Kashgar - The Id Kah Mosque
It is said that the mosque was first built in 1798, and rebuilt several times.
Encompassing one hectare (2.5 acres), the mosque is composed or four main parts—the gate tower, courtyard, all for chanting scriptures, and the auditorium (160-meter-long, and 16 meters wide, accommodating 5,000 to 6,000 prayers) for routine services.
On both sides of the mosque’s gate stand two 10-meter-high towers, one on each side, and connected by low walls.
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An old Uygur man reads from the Koran in the courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque.
Uygur, Turkish speaking Muslim minority.Men perfoming their ablutions before prayer in the Id Kak mosque.
A pair of Muslim women praying inside the Abakh Hokja tombs.
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 Silk Road Travel Information - Kashgar Id Kah Mosque
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On Friday's or Corban, the first Mullah addresses the worshipers ("Wa'az") standing on the steps of the throne.
In fasting month everyday morning and evening peoles from the other cities are welcomed to take meal there for free, and every Kurban and Roza Festivals thousands of peoples gathering there to play Uyghur's folk dance- Sama Dance to selebtate their festival.The musicans play the uyghur musical instruments on the top of the mosque.
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 Id Kah Mosque - Kashgar - Críticas de Id Kah Mosque - TripAdvisor
Id Kah Mosque - Kashgar - Críticas de Id Kah Mosque - TripAdvisor
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