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 ...

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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 ...

Finding the Qibla direction has always been a central need for Muslims in their daily prayers. With the growth of digital technology, tools that help believers find the exact direction of the Kaaba in ...

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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 ...