Minaret (/ˌmɪnəˈrɛt, ˈmɪnəˌrɛt/;[1] Persian: گلدسته goldasteh, Azerbaijani: minarə, Turkish: minare,[2] from Arabic: منارة manarah[2]) is a type of tower typically built into or adjacent to mosques. Minarets serve multiple purposes. While they provide a visual focal point, they are generally used for the Muslim