The point towards which Muslims must face while performing their prayers is the Holy Kaaba.
Finding Qibla with Traditional Methods
- Position of the Sun: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- North Star (Polaris): Always points North. Turning your back to it generally points South.
- Mosques: The mihrab of mosques always faces the Qibla.
Finding Qibla with Technological Methods
- Qibla Compass: You can find your direction by knowing the Qibla angle for your city.
- Apps: The Salavatly mobile app guides you with pinpoint accuracy using GPS.
- Google Maps: You can use web services like Qibla Finder.