Pudong Mosque — Attraction in Shanghai

Located in Yuansheng Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, Pudong Mosque is one of the major mosques in Shanghai. Pudong Mosque was first built in 1935 and later rebuilt in 1984.

Presently covering a large area of 1,650 square meters, Pudong Mosque was constructed into a 3-storey building in Arabic styles. It is featured with architectural characteristics of elegant, splendid and bright. The mosque was designed into geometrical shapes which are of religious features. Inside the mosque, there is a round dome with the diameter of 9 meters and the height of 25 meters standing with a crescent symbol on its top.

This Pudong Mosque is faced to the north. The mosque mainly boasts a huge courtyard and prayer hall. The spacious courtyard inside the mosque is considered as the axis of the whole mosque. The prayer hall is situated in the west of the courtyard which can hold 500 people to do prayer. In the south of the prayer hall stand the imam room, the water house and the office. The minaret built inside the mosque is quite magnificent with a height of 36 meters.

There are numerous Muslims coming to the mosque every year and it is one of the important mosques for Muslims to do prayer...

We were really looking forward to visiting the mosque near Pudong after landing, but unfortunately, it’s currently under renovation. It caught us off guard because we planned to perform our prayers there, and there wasn’t an alternative prayer space nearby.

On top of that, we couldn’t find any halal food around the area, which made things a bit difficult after a long journey.

It would be really thoughtful if there was at least a small prayer room for Muslim travelers, especially for those arriving for the first time and unfamiliar with the area.

We came from Pudong Airport by metro.

Tip: Take Line 6 and get off at Yuanshen Sports Center Station, then use Exit 4.

Once you’re outside, you’ll see a red historical building across the street.

Don’t cross the road. Instead, turn left and follow the small red cones or the pedestrian walking line. Walk straight, and the mosque will be on your right side after about 5 minutes.

Just keep in mind it’s currently under...

As salam u Alkium Brother and Sister i visited on 13th Dec 2024 for jumma Prayer masjid is easily accessible from Subway line 6 to yuanshen stadium and take exit 04 after that 200 meters you will see the masjid. 01:30pm is Jumma Prayer time. People are coming from 12:30pm so go early to get place. There is one shop inside the compund of masjid they serve halal food and saw one sandwich didn't buy as i am in hurry. May Allah give neighborhood of Prophet Muhammad SAW in Jannah to all Muslim brother and sister who are eagerly looking for masjid while visiting abroad ameen. Zain ul zeb...