Placard in mosque hall

Huizhou architecture is an important part of Huizhou culture, with distinctive national and local characteristics. In particular, the decorative art of Hui mosque not only embodies the unique spiritual charm of Hui culture, but also shows the spiritual outlook of mosques in different times and records the history of the integration and development of Islamic culture and China traditional culture. The mosque with traditional architectural style in China is the product of the combination of Chinese and western cultures. It has the following characteristics: first, the combination of Chinese and Arab architectural technologies. That is, the Islamic decoration style is integrated with the traditional architectural technology in China, and the main hall is usually decorated in cool colors such as white, blue and green, which reflects the aesthetic mentality that Muslims like. The key decorative ceiling shrine is decorated with colorful paintings, golden flowers and other patterns, as well as brick carvings and gold plaques. Outside the main hall, the temple is full of magnificent atmosphere, with elaborate carvings, carved beams and painted buildings, incense burners and screens. Bo Gu pattern, plum bamboo pattern, auspicious animal pattern or Arabic characters are also used for decoration, which makes the temple magnificent and has a solemn and sacred religious atmosphere. Second, the integrity of the layout. That is, the traditional quadrangle shape in China is adopted. Its buildings are arranged with a certain central axis and have a complete space. In the meantime, each hospital has unique functions and artistic characteristics, and it is orderly, showing a complete architectural artistic style. Third, adhere to the basic principles of Islam and highlight the religious characteristics of mosques. For example, all the saints in the temple have their backs to the Kaaba in Mecca. There is no idol or idolatry in the main hall, but there is a worship hall and a bathing room in the temple. Obviously different from other religious buildings. Fourth, temple gardens. In the mosques of Hui people in China, there are often small bridges and flowing water, green stones and trees, and flowers and plants all over the place, which are full of rich life interest and make people feel cordial while reverence.