ALLAHU AKBAR!! New York City Allows Mosques to Broadcast Call to Prayer Without Permit
New York City has issued new guidance allowing mosques to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer without obtaining a permit. The guidance, which was announced by Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday, applies to the call to prayer that is broadcast on Fridays between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and during Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting and prayer for the Muslim community. The call to prayer, known as the Adhan, is a short, melodic chant that is used to summon Muslims to prayer. It is typically broadcast over speakers or a public address system in a mosque. The new guidance clarifies that the Adhan is not prohibited by sound restrictions in city neighborhoods. This is a significant change, as mosques in New York City have previously been required to obtain a permit to broadcast the call to prayer. The guidance also states that mosques should be mindful of their neighbors when broadcasting the Adhan. Mosques should not broadcast the call to prayer at a volume that is disruptive to their nei...