Kaʿba
كعبة
Kaʿba
☪️Islamic Terms
The sacred cubic structure in Mecca, the direction of Islamic prayer.
Full Definition
The Kaʿba is the sacred cubic structure at the center of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. Muslims around the world face toward the Kaʿba during their five daily prayers (qibla). It is believed to have been originally built by Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael. The Kaʿba is the focal point of Hajj pilgrimage.