Minaret

usgb/ˌmɪnəˈret/
noun

A tall, slender tower part of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer.

The muezzin's call to prayer echoed from the minaret of the mosque.
Visual representation of "minaret" - A tall, slender tower part of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer.

Often appears as...

  • tall minaret
  • minaret of the mosque
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Architectural Importance

Minarets are significant in Islamic architecture and often symbolize religious presence.

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The skyline is defined by the towering minarets of the city's multiple mosques.
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Call to Prayer

Minarets are primarily used for the Muslim call to prayer, known as Adhan.

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As the sun set, the call to prayer resonated from the mosque's minaret.
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Cultural Icon

Minarets are often featured in art and literature as a symbol of Islamic culture.

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Postcards from Turkey often feature the Blue Mosque and its iconic minarets.
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