Hui people facts for kids
The Hui people (Chinese: 回族; pinyin: Huízú) are one of the 56 official ethnic groups in China. They are special because most of them follow the Islamic faith and speak Arabic. This makes them different from most Han Chinese, even though they share some history and come from the same area called the Central Plains.
The name "Hui" means "return" in Chinese. This name comes from the idea of the hajj, which is a pilgrimage to Mecca. The hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Faith for Muslims. Because of this, Islam is sometimes called Huíjiào (回教) in Chinese.
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Who are the Hui People?
The Hui people are a large group in China. They are spread across many parts of the country. While they are similar to Han Chinese in some ways, their Islamic faith and traditions make them unique. They have their own customs, food, and ways of life that are shaped by their religion.
Hui Culture and Traditions
Hui culture is a mix of Chinese and Islamic traditions. Their daily life often includes Islamic practices. For example, they eat halal food, which means it follows Islamic rules. This is why you can find many Muslim restaurants in areas where Hui people live.
Hui people also have special places of worship called mosques. These mosques are important centers for their communities. They are places for prayer and for learning about their faith. Many Hui mosques have unique designs that blend Chinese and Islamic styles.
Important Hui Figures
Throughout history, many Hui people have played important roles in China. Some have been leaders, scholars, or military generals. These figures helped shape the history of their communities and the wider country. They show the strong presence and contributions of the Hui people in China.
Images for kids
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The minaret of the Dungan mosque in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
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Dungan mosque in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
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Muslim restaurant in Kunming, Yunnan
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A halal (清真) shower house in Linxia City
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A fence in Niujie with art depicting the minority ethnicities in China, including the Hui (回族)
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Hui people praying in the Dongguan Mosque, Xining
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Ma Hetian
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Muslim restaurant in Xi'an
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The Lhasa Great Mosque in Tibet
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The Sufi mausoleum (gongbei) of Ma Laichi in Linxia City, China.
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The Xianxian Mosque in Guangzhou
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An ethnic Hui family celebrating Eid ul-Fitr in Ningxia.
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Hui men praying in a mosque
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Chiang Kai-shek, head of the Kuomintang with Muslim General Ma Fushou.
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Ma Jiyuan, a Muslim General, at his wedding with Kuomintang flag.
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Ma Bufang and Hui children in Egypt.
See also
In Spanish: Etnia hui para niños
