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David R. Stroup

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Photo Essay: Arabic language in Hui communities

In light of recent news that the city Beijing was making it policy to strip Arabic off of signs in public spaces, I thought it might be...

David R. Stroup

Jul 12, 20161 min read

Highlights from Eid Al-Fitr (开斋节) on Beijing's Niu Jie (牛街)

The Eid Al-Fitr (known in Chinese as kaizhaijie, 开斋节, or "the holiday of the breaking of the fast") concluded the Islamic holy month of...

David R. Stroup

Aug 24, 20151 min read

Photo Essay: Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer) at the Niu Jie Mosque

A little bit on the lighter side with today's entry. This Friday I was able to observe the Jumu'ah (weekly Friday prayers) at Beijing's...

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