The Muslim call to prayer (Adhan) will ring out freely in New York City under new rules announced by Mayor Eric Adams, who said that Muslims of New York will not live far from their dream.

Under the new rules, issued on Tuesday the mosque will allowed to broadcast the Muslim calls to prayer on Friday between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. without obtaining a special permit and despite sound restrictions.

Fresh guidance also permits to broadcast of Adhan during Ramadan—a holy month for the Muslim community when they are used to having fast and special prayers—at the time of sundown to break their fast.

Adams said that the police department’s community affairs bureau would work with the mosques to communicate the new guidelines and ensure that the pieces of equipment used for Azaan were set to the appropriate decibel levels.

The mayor’s office said that mosques and other places of worship were allowed to broadcast Adhan at the ambient sound level of 10 decibels.

“For too long, I have realised that communities are not allowed to call for prayer loudly, today I am making it clear that worship places and mosques are allowed to ring Adhan on Jummah and Ramadan,” Said Adams.

He said that the Muslims of New York will not live in the shadow of the American dream, while I am the Mayor of New York City.

Somaia Ferozi, Principal of the Ideal Islamic School in Queen, termed the new rule a positive message for her students.

She said to Arab News when she was attending Adams’ news conference: “Our children are reminded of who they are when they hear the Adhan.”

“Having that echo in a New York City neighbourhood will make them feel part of a community that acknowledges them.”