azan
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of azan
First recorded in 1850–55, azan is from the Arabic word adhān invitation. See muezzin
Example Sentences
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Muslims recite the azan — the call to prayer — in the ear of every newborn, but we leave it out of the final prayer for the deceased.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2020
Throughout Ramadan, the azan, or adhan - which summons the faithful for prayers five times a day - will be broadcast over loudspeakers for the first time at the Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2020
For Muslims feeling isolated at home, the sound of the azan will offer connection, says Imam Sharif Mohamed.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2020
Automobile drivers honked their horns, and mosques sounded the azan, the Muslim call to prayer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ahmad, who was the most religious member of the family, sang the azan in his baby sister’s ear and blew in her face three times.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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