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Online Qiblah Finder
Determine the direction of Mecca from anywhere in the world

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When traveling, Muslims often have difficulty determining the Qiblah of their new location. Several companies offer small hand compasses for locating the Qiblah, but they can be cumbersome and confusing for those unfamiliar with their use.

Qibla Locator - This online program uses Google Maps technology to identify the Qiblah for any location in a user-friendly, fast, and free service. The tool quickly draws a map of your location, along with a red line towards the direction of Mecca, and makes it easy to locate a nearby road or landmark to orient yourself and mark your Qiblah direction. Great for those who have difficulty with compass directions! It also gives you the degree direction and distance to Mecca. Simply type in your address, US zip code, country, or latitude/longitude.

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