Associations to the word «Mihrab»

Wiktionary

MIHRAB, noun. (Islam) a niche in a mosque, that indicates the qibla (direction of Mecca), and into which the imam prays
MIHRAB, noun. (Islam) a design in a Muslim prayer mat with the same function

Dictionary definition

MIHRAB, noun. (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca.
MIHRAB, noun. (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca.

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