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Taipei Muslim Cemetery

Coordinates: 25°01′9.3″N 121°33′47.59″E / 25.019250°N 121.5632194°E / 25.019250; 121.5632194
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Taipei Muslim Cemetery
六張犁回教公墓
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Established1950s
Location
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

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The cemetery was constructed in the 1950s. In 2012, it was designated as Taipei City historical monument.[1]

Architecture

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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.[2]

Notable burials

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Transportation

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

See also

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References

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  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.