One of the most characteristic — and stirringly evocative — symbols of Islam is the adhan ((literally meaning “announcement,”, also called in Turkish: ezan), the Arabic call to prayer, dramatically ...

120 technicians will oversee the sound system at the sprawling site Back-up amplifiers are also provided and automatically operate in the event of any breakdown in the stereos. Illustrative image.

PATERSON, N.J. – The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week. Cell phone ...

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has deployed an advanced audio system around the Grand Mosque. It aims to deliver the sound of ...

Previously, in our overview of the five pillars of Islam, we covered the spiritual meaning of Hajj, the declaration of faith, and the significance of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The last ...

The shortened intervals are set to ease the burden on worshippers Add as a preferred source on Google With Hajj taking place this year amid extreme summer heat, Saudi authorities are striving to ...

Salah, meaning ‘prayer’ or ‘supplication’, is also known as Namaz among non-Arab Muslims. Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam, which form the core beliefs and practices of the religion.