The Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre or Kowloon Mosque is one of five main mosques in Hong Kong. Located in Kowloon,in the Tsim Sha Tsui area at the intersection of Nathan Road and Haiphong Road,beside Kowloon Park,this mosque is currently the largest in Hong Kong. The mosque holds five prayers daily and is capable of accommodating up to 3,500 people.
St. Joseph's Home for the Aged is located at No. 35 Clear Water Bay Road,Ngau Chi Wan,Wong Tai Sin,New Kowloon,Hong Kong. The site spans 230,000 square feet (21,000 m2).
Central Market is a fresh food market in Central,Hong Kong and the first wet market in the city. It is one of only two existing Bauhaus market buildings in Hong Kong,the other one being Wan Chai Market.
Chung Hom Kok is an area in the southern Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is a popular site for barbecue and swimming with a beach and lifeguard services available from April to October. West of Stanley,Chung Hom Kok is referred to as the most southern point on a peninsula. The peninsula is also named Chung Hom Kok and the hill Chung Hom Shan (舂坎山) occupies the largest part of the peninsula.
According to the 2016 census,Islam is practised by 4.1% of the population of Hong Kong,or about 300,000 Muslims. Of this number,50,000 are Chinese,150,000 are Indonesians and 30,000 are Pakistanis,with the rest from other parts of the world. The vast majority of Muslims in Hong Kong are Sunni.
The Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) is a statutory body of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with the responsibility of advising the Antiquities Authority on any matters relating to antiquities and monuments. The AAB was established in 1976 along with the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) when the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance (Cap. 53) was enacted,and comprises members appointed by the Chief Executive. The corresponding governmental ministry is the Development Bureau,and executive support for the AAB is provided by the AMO which is under the Development Bureau.
This article details the history and status of heritage conservation in Hong Kong,as well as the role of various stakeholders.
Ho Tung Gardens,also known by its Cantonese name 'Hiu Kok Yuen',was a villa on the Peak,Hong Kong. It was built by Robert Hotung and his wife Clara in 1927. They referred to it as "The Falls",but it later became known as Ho Tung Gardens.
The Macau Mosque and Cemetery is the only mosque and Muslim cemetery in Macau,China,located in the parish of Nossa Senhora de Fátima.
The Ammar Mosque and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre or Wan Chai Mosque is a mosque and Islamic centre in Wan Chai,Hong Kong. It is the third mosque built in Hong Kong.
The Stanley Mosque is in Stanley,Hong Kong,China. It is the fourth mosque built in Hong Kong and it is located at the Stanley Prison.
The Chai Wan Mosque or Cape Collinson Mosque is a mosque in Chai Wan,Hong Kong,China. It is the fifth mosque built in Hong Kong.
The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong is an organisation recognised by the Government of Hong Kong that represents the interests of the Muslim communities in Hong Kong. It is generally known as The Board of Trustees among local Muslims. The board office is located at the Ammar Mosque.
The Sheung Shui Mosque and Islamic Centre is a proposed mosque and Islamic centre currently under construction in Fanling–Sheung Shui New Town,North District,New Territories,Hong Kong. It will be the 6th mosque built in Hong Kong and the first one in New Territories. Upon completion,the mosque will serve the increasing population of Muslims living in New Territories,which numbers well over 50,000. It will be operated by United Muslims Association of Hong Kong.
The State Theatre is a former cinema in Hong Kong. It is located in the North Point area along King's Road. Concerns were raised in 2015 that it may be demolished in the near future. The building was listed as a Grade I historic building in March 2017.
The Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln Factory is an abandoned lime production facility on the island of Peng Chau in Hong Kong.
Pak Sha Tsuen is a walled village in Shap Pat Heung,Yuen Long District,Hong Kong.
Union Church is an English speaking,interdenominational church in Hong Kong,which was established in 1844. The latest Union Church building was the 4th generation building. It was located at No. 22A Kennedy Road,Mid-Levels,up the hill from Central and Admiralty,and next to where the Peak Tram bridge intersects with Kennedy Road. Demolition work started in 2017 and a residential building including a church at its base is to be built at the same location.
