Huaisheng Mosque (Lighthouse Mosque)

Gate of Huaisheng Mosque, Guangzhou	Huaisheng Mosque, founded	Ceiling - Huaisheng Mosque	Arabic calligraphy on the ceiling - Huaisheng Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque is the oldest in China, said to have been founded ca 650 AD, around 20 years after the death of the Prophet	The shape of the minaret gives Huasheng the name "Lighthouse Mosque"	The minaret once served as a marine navigational beacon	Prayer Hall - Huaisheng Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque - "Lighthouse Mosque" - 怀圣寺	Arabic inscription on the Chinese style two-tiered pagoda	Minaret of Huaisheng Mosque	Minaret of Huaisheng Mosque
Minaret of Huaisheng Mosque, formerly used as a lighthouse	Not the most friendly place...I was asked to leave