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  1. Minaret - Wikipedia

    Minaret at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus A minaret (/ ˌmɪnəˈrɛt, ˈmɪnəˌrɛt /; [1] Arabic: منارة, romanized: manāra, or Arabic: مِئْذَنة, romanized: miʾḏana; Turkish: minare; Persian: گل‌دسته, …

  2. Minaret | Function, Design, & Importance | Britannica

    Minaret, in Islamic religious architecture, the tower from which the faithful are called to prayer five times a day by a muezzin. It is always connected to a mosque but may take on a wide variety …

  3. Minaret - World History Encyclopedia

    Feb 6, 2013 · A minaret is a feature of Islamic architecture and is the place from where the call to prayer is sent out. They are also known as a manār or manāra in Arabic, meaning place of fire …

  4. MINARET Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MINARET is a tall slender tower of a mosque having one or more balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin.

  5. Minarets: The Lighthouses of Spiritual Calling - Ancient Origins

    Mar 20, 2020 · The minaret is one of the most recognizable elements of Islamic religious architecture. Essentially, the minaret is a tower attached to a mosque. In the past, the minaret …

  6. Minarets | ArchitectureCourses.org

    Building a Model Minaret: Step-by-step guide to creating a miniature minaret. Incorporating Minaret Design in Modern Architecture: Tips for integrating minaret-inspired elements in …

  7. The Architectural, Cultural, and Religious Significance of …

    Sep 8, 2021 · This article explores the minaret, one of Islamic architecture's prominent religious and cultural features.

  8. The Role of Minarets in Islamic Architecture Explained

    Dec 5, 2024 · A minaret is a tall, slender tower typically found adjacent to a mosque, designed for the call to prayer (adhan) and often serves as a landmark within a city. Why are minarets …

  9. Minarets in Islamic Architecture - RTF | Rethinking The Future

    A minaret shaft or tower, the elongated main body that hosts a spiral staircase to reach the balcony, is often a tapering cylindrical or octagonal tower. A balcony is a projected platform …

  10. Minaret | Encyclopedia.com

    May 17, 2018 · minaret a slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer. Recorded from the late 17th century, the word comes from …

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