NEW YORK—The Muslim call to prayer will ring out more freely in New York City under guidelines recently announced by Mayor Eric Adams, which he said should foster a spirit of inclusivity. Under the new rules, Adams said, mosques will not need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic…
Worshipers in New York’s East Harlem neighborhood take part in the traditional annual prayer commemorating the end of Ramadan, in front of the Masjid Aqsa-Salam mosque, on July 17, 2015. New York Mayor Eric Adams announced new guidelines allowing mosques to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.
“For too long, there has been a feeling that our communities were not allowed to amplify their calls to prayer,” Adams said. “Today, we are cutting red tape and saying clearly that mosques and houses of worship are free to amplify their call to prayer on Fridays and during Ramadan without a permit necessary.”
Officials in Minneapolis made news last year when they moved to allow mosques to broadcast the adhan publicly. “We believe that this action will contribute to greater understanding and appreciation of the Muslim community’s values and traditions,” he said.
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