Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Lyth M. Karim ¹
• Majeed . M. Jarad ²

¹ Department of Astronomy-College of Science- University of Baghdad

² Department of Physics - College of Science - University of Anbar

Abstract

Finding a new way to determine the direction to Mecca (Alkaablah), for use
by all Muslims spread around the world. This method adopted determine the
direction of the geographical north hemisphere based on the phenomenon of
sunrise and sunset, and not the Earth's magnetic north because of the instability
occurred with the times. One can take The advantage of this method in
proceeding to build new mosques or update old ones, especially those that suffer
from the problem of lack of precision in determining the direction of Alkaablah

Main Subjects

• Geology
• Physics