awzan

Awzan, also spelled "azaan" or "azan," is the Islamic call to prayer. It is recited from a minaret or a mosque loudspeaker, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The term "awzan" is derived from the Arabic word "azān," which means "call" or "invocation." The call to prayer is recited in Arabic and is typically followed by the takbir, a phrase that means "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great). The awzan is an essential part of the Islamic worship and is recited five times a day, corresponding to the five daily prayers: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). The awzan serves as a reminder for Muslims to perform their daily prayers and is also a means of community unity and collective worship. The recitation of the awzan is usually performed by a muezzin, a person trained to recite the call to prayer. The awzan is an important aspect of Islamic culture and is observed in many Muslim communities around the world.