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Mosque, with minarets. Aswan, Egypt
A minaret in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Minarets are distinctive architectural features of Islamic mosques. They are generally tall, graceful spires, with onion shaped crowns, usually either
free standing or much taller than any surrounding support structure.
The main function of the minaret is to provide a vantage point from which the muezzin can sing out the adhan, calling the faithful to prayer.
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