by Tariq Al-Thaqafi and Fatin Al-Shehri | Jul 28, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture
Mecca, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Ka’aba, Islam’s holiest shrine, is the black cuboid located in Al-Masjid Al-Haram in the holy city of Mecca. Directing oneself towards the shrine—an act known as Qiblah—is an obligatory aspect of prayer for all Muslims. The shrine is...