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| − | Islam arrived in [[China]] during the [[Tang]] and [[Song]] dynasties (618 BC-AD 1279) through trade links. From the [[Yuan Dynasty]] (1271-1368), Islam became an independent religion in China, and many of its followers came from [[ethnic groups]] in [[Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region]]. There are now about 20 million Chinese Muslims. There are more than 40 mosques in [[Beijing]] that are open to the public. | + | Islam arrived in [[China]] during the [[Tang]] and [[Song]] dynasties (618 BC-AD 1279) through trade links. From the [[Yuan Dynasty]] (1271-1368), Islam became an independent religion in China, and many of its followers came from [[ethnic groups]] in [[Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region]]. There are now about 20 million [[Chinese Muslims]]. There are more than 40 mosques in [[Beijing]] that are open to the public. |
[[Category:religions in China]] | [[Category:religions in China]] | ||
Revision as of 03:22, 5 June 2009
Islam in China
Islam arrived in China during the Tang and Song dynasties (618 BC-AD 1279) through trade links. From the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Islam became an independent religion in China, and many of its followers came from ethnic groups in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. There are now about 20 million Chinese Muslims. There are more than 40 mosques in Beijing that are open to the public.
