No one visiting the town of Lod at dusk can miss the muezzin’s call to prayer. Though it originates in only certain neighborhoods, it can be heard throughout the entire city.
Lod lies in the center of the country. Some 30% of its population is Muslim. Recent complaints about the muezzin are a sorry reminder of the challenges facing the town. Nevertheless, it is worth recalling that its Muslim and Jewish populations have lived together in a rare state of harmony for several decades.