Muslims gather to pray at Capital Hill, organized by Elizabeth mosque
By Jeff Diamant/The Star-Ledger
September 25, 2009, 8:17AM
WASHINGTON D.C. -- A day of Islamic prayer on Capitol Hill, organized by the Dar-Ul-Islam mosque in Elizabeth, kicked off at 6 a.m. as about 60 Muslims gathered for the morning prayer.
The melodic Call to Prayer, known in Arabic as the adhan, filled the air east of the National Mall before sunrise. Separated by gender, the assembled Muslims stood, knelt and prostrated themselves toward the Capitol Dome. facing east toward Mecca. They made up a small percentage of the thousands expected for the 1 p.m. prayer.
Well, it does only say "men"! (covers screen to hide!)