Qibla direction in El-Obeid
Short answerThe qibla in El-Obeid is 47° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is about 1,370 km from El-Obeid. Use the compass below on your phone, or set your prayer rug 47° clockwise from north.
47°north-east
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 47°; that is the direction from El-Obeid to the Kaaba.