Girl’s Reaction to the Islamic Call to Prayer Video Was Not Recently Shot in Qatar
The Claim
A video shows a young girl's reaction to hearing the call to prayer during the World Cup in Qatar.
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A video purportedly showing a young girl's reaction to hearing the call to prayer during the World Cup in Qatar has gone viral on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
Misbar discovered the video making the rounds to be outdated after conducting a thorough reverse image search.
Was an American girl surprised by the call to prayer in Qatar?
Contrary to claims, the video was recorded in the Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates, not in Qatar.
The clip was first posted to YouTube on October 10, 2012.
The video’s caption reads, "Quick clip of our first trip into the city (Dubai Mall), and the first time hearing the Call to Prayer. Pretty cool."
The video's publisher stated in the video's caption that he is not a Muslim, but he is sharing his experiences to demonstrate what life is like in the Middle East.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup
The tournament is taking place in an Arab country for the first time in World Cup history.
After the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, this is Asia's second World Cup.
The tournament, which began on November 20, is expected to continue until December 18, with 32 teams participating.
Misbar has addressed numerous claims misattributed to the World Cup in Qatar.
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