The very dense and plush carpet has lines in the pattern - for a purpose. Everyone lines up on the lines to face the "mihrah" - the niche in the wall facing Mecca, indicating the "gibla", the direction believers must face while praying.
Even more intricate than the chandaliers outside....
the "other" side of the dome
Our instructor - a real estate aggent by profession
showing us the position for prayer or "Salat", which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Salat is called at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and twilight.
The very dense and plush carpet has lines in the pattern - for a purpose. Everyone lines up on the lines to face the "mihrah" - the niche in the wall facing Mecca, indicating the "gibla", the direction believers must face while praying.
Even more intricate than the chandaliers outside....
the "other" side of the dome
Our instructor - a real estate aggent by profession
showing us the position for prayer or "Salat", which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Salat is called at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and twilight.
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