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Qibla direction in Abū al-Kahṣīb

Short answerThe qibla in Abū al-Kahṣīb is 221° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 1,285 km from Abū al-Kahṣīb. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 221° clockwise from north.

221°south-west

Allow access to the orientation sensor and hold your phone flat. When the arrow turns gold you are facing the qibla.

How to check the qibla

  1. Set your phone compass to true north (not magnetic) if possible.
  2. Stay away from metal, magnets and electronics.
  3. Turn until the compass reads 221°; that is the direction from Abū al-Kahṣīb to the Kaaba.