The Great Mosque, Xian, China

               This mosque was founded in 792 H. and much expanded in later centuries. This mosque is one of the most important Muslim building complexes in China. 
               This mosque  consists of a series of courtyards and pavillions along an east west axis.
               The minarat in this building is the tallest structure on the building, and is a three-storey octagonal pagoda in a third courtyard.  The roofs are decorated with traditional dragons, with their celestial and supernatural associations.
               Its mostly built from stones and wood. The visitor should pass a courtyard before reaching the main prayer hall.
               The roof is  proportional to the depth of the building. The " Mihrab" is made of wood, and it is  decorated with carved and painted motifs which are from Central Asia in colour (Chinese colour).