Taipei Grand Mosque

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Taipei Grand Mosque was built beginning in 1958 and completed in 1960, originally in preparation for a visit by Saudi King Saud. It later became an important place of worship for Taiwan’s Muslim community and served as a diplomatic point of contact with Islamic countries. Designed by Yang Cho-cheng, the façade features horseshoe arches and a covered arcade, flanked by two minarets rising more than 20 meters. The main prayer hall has a 15-meter-high, column-free dome and a handwoven Persian wool carpet. Its materials include exposed aggregate, concrete blocks and mosaic—common materials in Taiwan—bringing local construction together with Islamic architectural forms. Beyond the main hall, the right wing contains a hall and dining space, while the left wing houses washing facilities. A Friday market also sells food prepared according to Islamic rules. Designated a municipal historic site in 1999, the mosque rewards attention to its dome, arcades, minarets and interior layout, which together reflect religious practice, community life and local building traditions.