Muezzin facts for kids
A muezzin is a special person in Islam who calls Muslims to prayer. They usually stand on a tall tower called a minaret, which is part of a mosque. Their job is to remind everyone when it's time to pray.
What a Muezzin Does
The muezzin's main job is to make the call to prayer, known as the adhan. This call happens five times a day. It also happens for the special Friday service. The muezzin usually calls from a minaret, which is a tall tower attached to a mosque.
In the past, muezzins would climb the minaret to make their call. Sometimes, people who were blind were chosen for this role. This was to help keep privacy, especially in areas where people might gather. Today, many mosques use electronic sound systems. This means the muezzin can make the call from inside the mosque, and it's heard through speakers.
Muezzins Around the World
In some cities, the call to prayer is very organized. For example, in Abu Dhabi, all mosques play the same call to prayer. This call comes from the muezzin of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. There was an idea for a similar system in Cairo in 2004, but it did not happen.
Images for kids
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Ottoman-era miniature depicting Bilal ibn Rabah (c. 580 - 640 CE), the first muezzin in the Islamic tradition, who is seen standing on top of the Kaaba while reciting the adhan.
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Muezzin at Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Muezzin performing the adhan indoor with a microphone.
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See also
In Spanish: Almuédano para niños
