adhan

/ ˌaˈðaːn /

noun

1. Islam a call to prayer

Word History and Origins

Origin of adhan¹

changed from Arabic adhān, literally: announcement

Example Sentences

“I know there's, there's a place in Minnesota, I believe, where they have prayer calls as a matter of local government. I do think that's happening,” Vance said, referring to a tweak to Minneapolis noise ordinances last year that allowed mosques mosques to play an adhan, or prayer call, during the month of Ramadan.

From Salon

The adhan declares that God is great and proclaims the Prophet Muhammad as his messenger.

From Washington Times

Under the new rules, Adams said, mosques will not need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.

From Washington Times

The police department’s community affairs bureau will work with mosques to communicate the new guidelines and ensure that devices used to broadcast the adhan are set to appropriate decibel levels, Adams said.

From Washington Times

The adhan is a familiar sound in majority-Muslim countries but is heard less frequently in the United States.

From Washington Times