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24 December 2024

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Iranian envoy visits beijing's historic Mosque, explores collaboration on manuscripts

Iran’s cultural attaché in China paid a visit to a historic mosque in the Chinese capital of Beijing, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in the preservation of manuscripts.

AhlulBayt News Agency: Iran’s cultural attaché in China paid a visit to a historic mosque in the Chinese capital of Beijing, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in the preservation of manuscripts.

Nematollah Iran-Zadeh, recently visited the historic Dongsi Mosque in Beijing, where he explored the mosque's rich cultural heritage, including its extensive collection of Quranic manuscripts and historical texts housed in its library and museum.

Accompanied by cultural experts Emadeddin Sheikh Al-Hokamai and Zeinab Piri, Iran-Zadeh held discussions with mosque officials on the potential for collaboration between Iranian manuscript specialists and the mosque's library team.

The envoy pointed to the importance of publishing specialized catalogues and facilitating academic exchanges to preserve and study valuable manuscripts.

During the visit, three Persian literary works translated into Chinese as part of a bilateral initiative for the reciprocal translation of classic Iranian and Chinese texts were presented to the mosque's library.

The Dongsi Mosque, one of the oldest and most significant mosques in Beijing, was originally built in 1346 CE during the Yuan Dynasty and later reconstructed in 1447 CE under the patronage of military commander Qing-Yu.

Architecturally, the mosque is divided into two distinct sections. The older section reflects traditional Islamic architectural styles, maintaining its original structure throughout centuries. The newer section, influenced by Chinese palace architecture, has undergone several renovations while preserving its historical essence.

The mosque's library houses over 14,000 manuscripts and printed works, including rare Quranic texts, Islamic books, and Persian manuscripts from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. Among these are ancient Qurans with Persian translations, along with instructional, religious, and mystical texts.


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