Minaret

Minarets were large towers constructed outside of mosques as a way to call Muslims to prayer. Muezzins stood at the tops of these towers and called the people to stop what they were doing and pray facing Mecca. Over time, minarets became more elaborate through ceramic tiles, geometric shapes, floral designs, and passages from the Qur'an.

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Created by Hannah Hollon 10/21/08 Edited by Max Crawford 10/22/08 Edited by Hampton Webb - 10/22/08