Joi Ito took this short audio clip of prayer time at Dubai Airport. He says: "For a lot of people, the first time they hear the call to prayer at the airport it's a weird thing; once you get used to it, it makes you feel like you're actually in an Arab country. And for me, it makes me feel like home." I was also in Dubai recently, and although I'm not religious, I find that the sounds of prayer often give me a sense of peace and regularity.
Audio clip of prayer time at Dubai airport
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