WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A minaret is a tall, slim tower on a mosque. Traditionally, a minaret is used to call Muslims to prayer five times each day. Originally built as ventilation systems in hot climates, modern minarets are usually outfitted with speakers, so the call to prayer can be broadcast from the tower.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minaret (tower) One of the most visible aspects of mosque architecture is the minaret, a tower adjacent or attached to a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.

Detailed explanation-3: -Call of the muezzin Historically, a muezzin would have recited the call to prayer atop the minarets in order to be heard by those around the mosque.

Detailed explanation-4: -A tall slender tower, circular or square in section, built next or in a mosque, from which the Muslims are called to prayer. Mosques may have one, two, three, four, and up to six minarets.

Detailed explanation-5: -minaret. noun. min·a·ret ˌmin-ə-ˈret. ˈmin-ə-ˌret. : a tall slender tower of a mosque with a balcony from which the people are called to prayer.