The Great Mosque of Xi'an is one of the largest premodern mosques in China. Although the mosque was first built in the year 742 AD during the Tang dynasty, its current form was largely constructed in 1384 AD during Emperor Hongwu's reign of the Ming dynasty, as recorded by the Records of Xi'an Municipality.
Location: Xi'an Muslim Quarter
Affiliation: Sunni Islam
Province: Shaanxi
Leadership: Islamic Association of China
Year consecrated: 742 (ancient), 1392 (current form)
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