mihrab

Noun
  1. (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug;
    During worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca (synset 103768137)
    referred to in: islam, islamism, mohammedanism, muhammadanism, muslimism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
    is a type of: design, figure, pattern - a decorative or artistic work
    is a part of: prayer mat, prayer rug - a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions
  2. (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca (synset 103767969)
    referred to in: islam, islamism, mohammedanism, muhammadanism, muslimism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
    is a type of: niche, recess - an enclosure that is set back or indented
    is a part of: mosque - (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

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