In historic first, Friday adhan rings out loudly in New York mosque
Many Muslims attending Friday prayers in Manhattan recorded moments with their mobile phones
NEW YORK – In a historic first, the Islamic call to prayer, known as the adhan, resonated through the loudspeaker of one of New York’s largest mosques on Friday.
Many Muslims attending Friday prayers at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY) in Manhattan recorded the moments with their mobile phones.
On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City will permit the adhan to be broadcast at designated times every Friday.
He added that the city administration is cutting red tape and saying clearly that mosques and houses of worship are free to amplify their call to prayer on Fridays.
The adhan will be also allowed during the Islamic month of Ramadan before the fast-breaking meal called Iftar every evening.
On every Friday the mosques will broadcast adhan between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.
Leaders from the Muslim community expressed gratitude to the mayor and other officials.
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