minaret tower

minaret tower

noun

A "minaret tower" is a tall, slender tower typically found next to a mosque. It is used for the call to prayer in Islamic tradition, where a person called a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer from the top of the minaret.

 

Example

  1. The minaret tower is a tall, thin structure that is found next to many mosques.
  2. The muezzin climbs to the top of the minaret tower to call people to prayer.
  3. The minaret tower is a symbol of Islam and Muslim culture.