Brief introduction of Xi An Fanghui

"Fang" originated in the Tang Dynasty, which is a geographical division. As the starting point of the Silk Road in Tang Dynasty, Chang 'an accommodated a large number of Muslims who moved in from West Asia and Central Asia. With the influx of Muslims, Islam began to spread in China. Muslims live in mosques for the convenience of religious activities and life. This layout has continued since Islam was introduced into China, and each mosque forms a "square".

"House" is not only a regional concept in history, but also a form of social grass-roots organization. The definition of "Fang" in Ci Yuan is: 1, the general name of the streets and lanes in the city; 2. shopping; Fang Shi is a market. The Chinese Dictionary explains the meaning of "Fang" as follows: 1, the name of a city; 2. District; 3. Organization, that is, the so-called "party" in the city; 4. City Square.

Xi 'an Hui Fang refers to the title of Xi 'an Hui nationality relatively concentrated area, which is both his name and his own name. From the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, the "square" where Xi 'an Muslims lived generally experienced the change from the city square to the teaching square. The Hui square we are talking about today is not only a teaching square, but also a city square. "Making a living from temples and making a living from workshops" refers to a community where Muslims live, live and communicate, which integrates religion and trade. At present, it is mainly concentrated in four communities under the jurisdiction of the North Yard Gate Sub-district Office in Lianhu District, including Huajue Lane, Hongbu Street, Xue Xue Lane and Sprinkled Jinqiao, including North Yard Gate, Huajue Lane, Maixian Street, Dapiyuan, Xiaopiyuan, Xiyangcheng, Beiguangji Street, Miaohou Street, Daxie Lane, Xiao Xie Lane, Damaishi Street, Sprinkled Jinqiao, Zaoci Lane and Xiangmi Garden.