For Muslims around the world, determining the correct Qibla direction is an essential part of daily prayer. While traditional methods such as using landmarks or memorized directions may work in ...

Astronomers say the sun will align above the Kaaba on Eidul Adha, a rare 139-year event that helps people find Qibla direction using the sun at Makkah time ...

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Today at 12:27 PM Mecca time, the sun will be directly above the Kaaba, causing no shadows to appear. This rare event happens twice a year due to Earth’s tilt and Mecca’s latitude. It offers Muslims ...

Muslims worldwide are required to face Al Masjid Al Haram or the Kaaba in the Saudi Arabian city of Makkah while praying, no matter where they are on the map. For that reason, you may find a group of ...

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This is a scientific instrument designed solely for the purpose of finding Mecca from anywhere within the Islamic world. Qibla simply means 'the direction of Mecca', so a qibla indicator indicates ...