MAKKAH: They have been reverberating through the Grand Mosque in Makkah for centuries the soulful and soothing voices of muezzins calling the believers, and imams leading prayers five times a day. Dr. Mansour Al-Dajani, a researcher on the history of Makkah, told Arab News recently that the first call to prayer, at noon in the Grand Mosque, was delivered from the roof of the
Five historic mosques from Prophet's era to be restore soon. The Project for the Development of Historical Mosques aims to promote Saudi Arabia's vibrant cultural heritage.
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