Ten minarets of Prophet’s Mosque continue centuries-old call to prayer

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th May, 2026) The ten towering minarets of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi continue to stand as enduring symbols of Islamic architectural heritage, welcoming worshippers from around the world with the call to prayer echoing across the holy city.

According to SPA, the minarets are distributed in a balanced architectural design around the Prophet’s Mosque, with four positioned at the corners on the northern side and others centered along the eastern and western sections of the mosque.

Each minaret rises through several carefully designed tiers reflecting the beauty and development of Islamic architectural art across different eras.

The report said the minarets remain closely connected to the spiritual identity of the Prophet’s Mosque, continuing their daily role of raising the Adhan and creating a peaceful atmosphere for worshippers and pilgrims visiting Madinah during the Hajj season.

The architectural harmony and spiritual significance of the minarets make them among the most recognizable features of the Prophet’s Mosque for millions of Muslims around the world.