mihrab

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(Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca

(Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca

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The mihrab serves as the location where the imam leads the five daily prayers on a regular basis. citation Ablution facilities The wudu ("ablution") area, where Muslims wash their hands, forearm, face and feet before they pray. Source: Internet

In the qiblah wall, usually at its center, is the mihrab, a niche or depression indicating the direction of Mecca. Source: Internet

Sometimes, especially during Friday prayers, a raised minbar or pulpit is located to the side of the mihrab for a khatib or some other speaker to offer a sermon ( khutbah ). Source: Internet

The wall in which a mihrab appears is thus the "qibla wall." Source: Internet

Usually the mihrab is not occupied by furniture either. Source: Internet

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