mihrab

/ˈmɪrɑːb/
noun
  1. A niche or alcove in a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca, toward which Muslims pray.
    • Worshippers faced the mihrab during their prayers.
    • The tour guide pointed to the mihrab and explained its significance.
    • The mihrab in the mosque was beautifully decorated with tiles.
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