Hyderabad, June 29 -- In response to restrictions on loudspeaker use, six mosques in Mumbai have turned to a new mobile app, Online Azan, to deliver the call to prayer directly to worshippers' phones in real-time.

Developed by a Tamil Nadu-based firm, the free app streams live azan audio from registered mosques, allowing Muslims to hear it at home or in quiet settings especially useful during Ramzan when sound restrictions are in place.

Fahad Khalil Pathan, managing trustee of Mahim Juma Masjid, said the shift came after police warnings and a temporary loudspeaker shutdown to avoid legal issues. The app now helps preserve the spiritual experience without disrupting nearby residents.

Users can simply download Online Azan, choose their l...