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Muslim cemetery in Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei Muslim Cemetery
六張犁回教公墓
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Established1950s
LocationXinyi, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°01′9.3″N 121°33′47.59″E / 25.019250°N 121.5632194°E / 25.019250; 121.5632194
TypeMuslim cemetery

The Taipei Muslim Cemetery (traditional Chinese: 六張犁回教公墓; simplified Chinese: 六张犁回教公墓; pinyin: Liùzhānglí Huíjiào Gōngmù) is a Muslim cemetery in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The cemetery was constructed in the 1950s. In 2012, it was designated as Taipei City historical monument.

Architecture

The design of the cemetery incorporate the elements of a mosque dome, minarets and a prayer tower. It also features steles with inscriptions by various politicians and some other historic figures.

Notable burials

Gallery

Transportation

The cemetery is accessible within walking distance east from Linguang Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

References

  1. "Pai Chung-hsi's tomb to center Taipei cultural park". Taiwan Today. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. Chiu, Shao-wen; Pan, Jason (5 April 2013). "FEATURE: Taipei's graveyards are also some of its hottest tourist spots". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 November 2023.


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