Look up: Mihrab

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   mihrab
   In Islamic architecture, niche in the wall of a mosque indicating the direction of Mecca to those taking part in prayers. ...
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   Mihrab
   In Islamic architecture, this is a niche or indentation in the wall of a mosque. It indicates the direction of the Kaaba (the house of Allah) in Mecca, towards which the worshiper should face when performing the ritual prostration involved in Islamic prayer. It is an important element in any mosque (though not essential: if a worshiper doesn't know ...
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   mihrab
   A motif based on the shape of a prayer niche in a mosque, commonly a dominant part of the pattern on Oriental prayer rugs. Although the mihrab is primarily associated with Islam, it actually predates Moslem carpets and was probably an ancient symbol which was simply adopted by the Islamic world.
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   mihrab
   noun (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
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   Mihrab
   A `mihrab` is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the `qibla`, that is, the direction of Mecca that is where Kaaba is, this is the way Muslims should face when praying. The wall in which a `mihrab` appears is thus the ``qibla` wall.` `Mihrab`s should not be confused with the `minbar`, which is the pulpit from which an Imam (leader of prayer) addresses the congregation.
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   mihrab
   prayer niche in the qiblah wall (that facing Mecca) of a mosque; mihrabs vary in size but are usually ornately decorated. The mihrab originated in ... [6 related articles]
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