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The first prayer is said before dawn and the last after dusk. Times for prayer are signalled by a muezzin (caller). Prayer must be preceded by wudu (ritual washing) and may be said in any clean place, facing qiblah, the direction of Mecca. Worshippers usually stand on prayer mats, with their heads covered. The salat, which are recited in Arabic, follow a fixed series of words and movements, known as rak'ahs.
The emblem recalls the flag of Turkey, a long-standing ally. The points of the star represent the eight Turkic tribes of Azerbaijan. Effective date: 5 February 1991.
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