[IslamCity] Fwd: QIBLAH - SATURDAY 28 MAY 2005 AT 10.18 AM BST

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We normally set the Qiblah direction for our homes  by using a compass. This is subject to an error as allowance needs to be made for magnetic North. For Mosques, it is necessary to use more accurate methods. Twice a year, the Sun is exactly above the Ka'bah at local noon time. So Qiblah from any point in the world can be ascertained on that day. The next such date is Saturday 28 May 2005 at 9.18 am GMT / UT (10.18 am BST). Please convert the time to your local time and look towards the direction of The Sun. That is the direction of Qiblah from where you are. (For the protection of your eyes, please do not look at the Sun). The other date is 16 July at 9.27 GMT / UT (10.27 am BST) For more details, you may like to visit: http://moonsighting.com/qibla.html

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