Muslim Festivals and Ceremonies

by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry

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Muslim Festivals and Ceremonies — Page 10

Muslims are, therefore particularly careful about the Jum'a. Prayer. They take a bath, wear clean clothes, use perfume, and come to the mosque as soon as they hear the first sound of the Call to Prayer (Adhan). . The Adhan. The person making the Call chants in a resonant, melodious voice, designed to carry the words of the Call as far as possible. . The translation of the Adhan is as follows:'Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest;. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest;. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except. Allah:. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except. Allah;. I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah;. I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah;. Come to Prayer, Come to Prayer;. Come to Success, Come to Success:. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest;. There is none worthy of worship except Allah. 10. A young muedhin calling out Adhan.