The mosque sits askew to the square, at about 45 degrees, so that it faces Mecca.

However, he later told his followers to face Mecca instead of Jerusalem when praying.

As he adjusted himself, so did his companions praying with him, beginning the tradition of facing Mecca during prayer.

In one was her husband, kneeling on a prayer rug and facing Mecca.

Prayer rugs' patterns generally have a niche at the top, which is turned to face Mecca.

He got off the bed, prostrated himself, facing Mecca, and said his evening prayers.

Muslim graves are aligned facing Mecca as required by their religious convictions.

The mosque was a broadhouse, with a qibla facing Mecca.

Together they tethered the animals, found their prayer mats, faced Mecca, and began.

The southern side contains the entry hall and mosque which was situated to face Mecca.