Adhan facts for kids
The adhān (pronounced "a-THAN") is a special call to prayer in Islam. It's like a public announcement telling Muslims that it's time to pray. A person called a muezzin reads this call out loud. The word "adhan" comes from an Arabic word meaning "to permit" or "to listen."
The muezzin usually reads the Adhan from a mosque, sometimes from a tall tower called a minaret. This call happens five times a day, reminding Muslims to perform their prayers. Sometimes, loudspeakers are used on the minarets so more people can hear the call.
There is also a second call, known as iqama. This call tells Muslims to line up and get ready for the prayers to begin.
Different groups within Islam, like Sunni and Shi'a Muslims, use slightly different versions of the Adhan.
Images for kids
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The minaret in Tunisia's Great Mosque of Kairouan. Historically, the muezzin would call to prayer from the minaret.
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The qiblah of Mustansir of Shia Fatimid dynasty of, in Mosque of Ibn Tulun of Cairo showing Kalimat ash-shahādah with the phrase ʿalīyun walīyu -llāh
See also
In Spanish: Adhan para niños
