Prayer times – Ma’anshan

Muslim Presence in Ma’anshan Ma’anshan, a city in Anhui Province, has a small but established Muslim community. While historical records are limited, the presence of prayer places in the region indicates a long-term settlement of Muslims, likely connected to trade and migration routes. The community maintains its religious practices in a predominantly non-Muslim environment, contributing to the city's cultural diversity.

Local Prayer Places The Muslim community in Ma’anshan is served by several prayer facilities, primarily located in nearby Nanjing. Notable among these is the Jinjue Mosque, situated at 28 Shengzhou Rd, Qinhuai District, Nanjing. This mosque serves as a central prayer place for Muslims in the area. Other mapped prayer places include a mosque on Dingxin Rd in Qinhuai District and a mosque on Yitiao Ln in Pukou District, Nanjing. These locations indicate a network of prayer spaces accessible to residents of Ma’anshan and the surrounding region.

Prayer Time Orientation Muslims in Ma’anshan observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone (Asia/Shanghai). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city’s latitude and the seasons. The Qibla direction for Ma’anshan is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to the Kaaba is approximately 7,000 kilometers. The calculation method used for prayer times is not specified, but standard methods are applied to ensure accuracy for the local community.