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Originally Posted by bambino
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Yes, New York City recently allowed mosques to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, known as the Adhan, without needing a permit. This change permits the call to be amplified every Friday and during sunset throughout Ramadan.
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NYC passed it in 2023. But it’s obnoxious under Mamdami.
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Maybe you should do a little more research.
York City, under Mayor Eric Adams, now allows mosques to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer (Adhan) on Fridays and during sunset in Ramadan without needing a special permit. This policy, announced in August 2023, aims to foster inclusivity, allowing amplification at reasonable noise levels (10 dB above ambient sound).
Key Details of the New York City Policy:
When: The Adhan can be broadcast every Friday between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., as well as during sunset prayers daily during the holy month of Ramadan.
Permit Exemption: Mosques no longer need to apply for a permit to use sound devices for these specific times, cutting red tape that previously hindered such broadcasts.
Sound Limits: The NYPD’s community affairs bureau will work with local mosques to ensure the amplification does not exceed 10 decibels over the ambient sound level, adhering to noise guidelines.
That’s not five times a day and it’s not at 5:30 in the AM.
