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More Destroyed Mosques in Xinjiang

08/09/2018Li Zaili |

The Islamic symbols removed
The Islamic symbols have been removed from the top of the mosque and the words “Freedom, Equality, Justice, Rule of Law” are written above the entrance

Seven out of eight mosques in one of the areas of Lianmuqin town in Xinjiang have been demolished; the remaining one is strictly supervised.

According to a local source, seven of the eight mosques in the Shanshan county’s 11th Brigade of Lianmuqin town, have already been destroyed. The local Muslims are allowed to attend the remaining mosque, but there are more than twice as many government officers as worshipers inside it during prayers. The local authorities keep some guards in between the prayers as well. “Every time there are 13 Uyghurs practicing namāz, 37 government personnel are on duty,” a local Uyghur Muslim said. “We need to show our ID or give our fingerprints each time we enter the mosque for the five daily namāz prayers. Every time we kneel down and pray to Allah, the government officials stand beside us and stare directly at us. When they’re looking right at you, it’s impossible to feel calm. I finally stopped going.”

The Islamic symbols on the top of the mosque have disappeared, and the words “Freedom, Equality, Justice, Rule of Law” are written on a plaque above the entrance, instead.

Reported by Li Zaili

A mosque used to be on this lot
A mosque used to be on this lot in Lianmu Qinkan village in the 2nd Squad; only the florally-patterned walls remain

 

The entrance to the mosque in the 6th Squad
The entrance to the mosque in the 6th Squad. The symbols on the top have been completely dismantled. The mosque’s original appearance is no longer visible.

 

An empty lot where the mosque of the Experimental Team
An empty lot where the mosque of the Experimental Team of the 2nd Squad used to stand. The mosque was demolished in February 2018.

 

Tagged With: Islam in China

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