minaret

Meanings

• noun

  A tall, slender tower, often part of a mosque, used as a minaret for the call to prayer.

  - "The minaret of the Grand Mosque in Istanbul is a famous landmark."
  - "The sound of the call to prayer echoed from the minaret."
  - "The minaret was illuminated during the holy month of Ramadan."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minaret
minare , arena , carena , arena , tarean , thereon , reaper , seaplane , arena , serene , marina , arena , glean , serene , maren , tarean , marina , reaper , serene , tarean

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Variants

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minaret , minarets

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Etymology

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From Arabic 'minarat' meaning 'tower'.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the tallest minaret is held by the Qutub Minar in India, standing at 238 feet tall.

2. The first minarets were built in the 7th century, during the early Islamic period.

3. Minarets are often decorated with intricate designs and calligraphy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mosque: A place of worship for Muslims. Mosques often have a minaret.

2. Islam: A monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century in Arabia. Muslims follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Culture

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The minaret is an essential architectural feature of mosques in the Islamic world. It serves as a symbol of the Islamic faith and is used as a landmark for the community. The call to prayer, or Adhan, is broadcast from the minaret, reminding the faithful to perform their daily prayers.

How to Memorize "minaret"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, slender tower with intricate designs. Visualize the tower being used as a minaret for the call to prayer.
   - Visualize the minaret surrounded by a mosque and a bustling Muslim community.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the minaret with the sound of the call to prayer.
   - Associate the minaret with the Islamic faith and mosques.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: M-Minaret, I-Islam, N-Noble, A-Architecture, R-Reminding, E-Everyone.

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