Mayor of New York states, “The lack of clarity regarding the communities permitted to enhance their calls to prayer has persisted for an extended period.”
WASHINGTON: Mayor Eric Adams declared on Tuesday that New York City will now allow the Azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, to be broadcasted during designated times every Friday and throughout the sacred month of Ramazan.
Addressing a press conference, Adams stated, “For an extended duration, there has existed confusion surrounding which communities were granted the authorization to amplify their calls to prayer.”
“We are streamlining the process and making it unequivocally clear that mosques and places of worship are authorized to broadcast their call to prayer on Fridays and during Ramazan without the need for a permit,” he emphasized.
In the presence of representatives from various mosque associations and Muslim foundations, Adams asserted, “In New York City, you possess the freedom to observe your faith, as the law guarantees equal treatment to all. Our administration takes immense pride in this achievement.”
In accordance with the newly introduced guidelines, a mosque or masjid will be able to broadcast the Azaan every Friday between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., in addition to preceding the iftar meal during each evening throughout the fasting month of Ramazan. Leaders of the Muslim community expressed their gratitude to the mayor and other officials. The press conference concluded with the recitation of the Azaan from the podium, accompanied by an English translation.
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