Qibla direction in Al Maḩmūdīyah
Short answerThe qibla in Al Maḩmūdīyah is 200° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 1,369 km from Al Maḩmūdīyah. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 200° clockwise from north.
200°south
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
- Set your phone compass to true north (not magnetic) if possible.
- Stay away from metal, magnets and electronics.
- Turn until the compass reads 200°; that is the direction from Al Maḩmūdīyah to the Kaaba.