Chinese Muslims Are Packing the Mosques

It is estimated that there are more than 18 million Muslims in China. As in other Islamic countries, Muslims in China make huge preparations prior to iftar during the month of Ramadan and shop in stores that sell halalIftar meals are provided following the daily prayer performed in mosques. Many Chinese Muslims, men and women, come together in Beijing’s Niujie Mosque in order to perform the tarawih prayer (night optional prayer during Ramadan) after iftar. (lawful) foodstuffs.