For Muslims around the world, prayer is one of the most important acts of worship in daily life. One of the best-known features of Islamic prayer is that Muslims face a specific direction when they ...

Want to find out the direction of the Qibla [the direction of the Holy Ka'aba - the house of Allah - toward which Muslims turn to offer their five daily prayers] on your own? You can. On Thursday, May ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Muslims pray, they are supposed to face Mecca -- a city in Saudi Arabia. This can be difficult for those that travel, as the direction can change based on the person's current location. For ...

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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