Blog Tag - Religion

Beijing Calendar for Ramadan, Starting May 6 (Monday)
Ramadan, a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to the Islamic belief, is celebrated by Muslims...
70 Million: The Approximate Number of Practicing Christians in China Today
There are approximately 70 million practicing Christians in China today, accounting for 5 percent of the population. Not a huge fraction of China’s 1...
Tonight We're Gonna Party Like It's 5776: Jewish High Holidays in Beijing
Happy New Year! Beijing's Jewish community begins their celebration of the year 5776 this weekend when the high holidays kick in, beginning with Rosh...
Underrated Beijing: Dongyue Temple
As it is one of my favorite temples in Beijing, I am surprised at how few people know of Dongyue Temple, literally “Beijing eastern peak temple”....
Where Are Beijing's Mosques?
Glimpse into China's Islamic past and present in Beijing. Scattered around town from Dongcheng to Xuanwu District are mosques that offer places for...