Prayer Basics #2

When Muslims pray, they face a specific direction called the Qibla. The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba, which is located in the city of Mecca.

Muslims all over the world face this direction when they pray. This keeps Muslims united, because no matter where they live, they all pray facing the same place.

To find the Qibla, many people use a compass, a phone app, or ask their local mosque for the correct direction.

One example of an app that can help is Shia+ again, which includes a Qibla compass and prayer times to help Muslims find the correct direction to pray.