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Great Mosque
This ancient mosque was built in 742AD and is situated
in Huajue Xiang, the Muslim district of Xian. It is 1 of the 4 big
ancient mosques in China. The mosque faces east and has a floor
area of 4,000 sq meters and is situated in extensive grounds. The
mosque is used daily by the Muslim and Hui people of Xian. Islam
was first introduced by Arabian traders who traveled to Xian along
the Silk Road during the Tang dynasty (618-907AD).
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