1. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, toward which Muslims face during prayer.
Usage: Also spelled qibla or qiblah; Islamic religious term

Examples

• Muslims determine the kibla by consulting a compass or prayer app.
• The mosque was built with its mihrab aligned to the kibla.
• During the five daily prayers, the faithful face toward the kibla.
• Travelers often ask locals to help them find the kibla when visiting a new city.
• The kibla changes depending on your geographic location on Earth.