Qibla direction in Dobrich

The Qibla direction from Dobrich is 151.9°. This calculation is based on the great-circle bearing from Dobrich's coordinates (43.5667°N, 27.8333°E) to the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).

Hvilken retning er Qibla fra Dobrich?

Fra Dobrich er Qibla-retningen 151.9° (SE). Avstanden fra Dobrich til Mekka er omtrent 2,700 km (1,678 miles). Det betyr at når du står i Dobrich og vender mot Qibla, ser du mot SE.

Qibla-retning for andre byer i Bulgaria

Qibla-retningen kan variere litt mellom nærliggende byer. Her er Qibla-retningene for byer nær Dobrich:

• Obshtina Dobrich: 151.9°
• Obshtina Dobrich-Selska: 151.8°
• General Toshevo: 152.5°

Slik finner du Qibla i Dobrich

For å finne Qibla-retningen i Dobrich, bruk et kompass og drei til 151.9° fra nord. Det er omtrent mot SE. Mange moskeer i Dobrich er allerede rettet mot Mekka.

Why is the Qibla direction important?

Facing the Qibla is one of the essential conditions for the validity of salah (prayer) in Islam. The Quran explicitly instructs Muslims to turn their faces toward the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) wherever they are (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144). This unifying act means that over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world all face the same point when they pray, creating a powerful sense of spiritual unity. Beyond the five daily prayers, the Qibla direction is also observed when reciting the Quran, making dua (supplication), during the ritual slaughter of animals, and when burying the deceased.

Methods to find Qibla in practice

There are several practical ways to determine the Qibla direction in Dobrich. The most accurate is using a digital tool like Praay.org, which calculates 151.9° using the great-circle formula. A physical compass gives reliable results when properly calibrated — simply align the compass with north and rotate to the correct bearing. Smartphone compass apps work similarly and often include automatic magnetic declination correction. The sun can also help: twice a year, the sun passes directly overhead the Kaaba, and at that moment any shadow points exactly away from Qibla. Additionally, many hotels in Muslim-majority countries place Qibla direction stickers in their rooms.

Historical background of the Qibla

The concept of a prayer direction is deeply rooted in Abrahamic tradition. Early Muslims initially prayed towards Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) for approximately 16 months after the Hijra. The change of Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca occurred around 624 CE, as recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150). This momentous event is known as the Tahwil al-Qibla and holds great theological significance. The Kaaba itself is believed to have been originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail as the first house of worship dedicated to the One God. Today, the Kaaba stands in the center of Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world, which can accommodate over two million worshippers.

How geography affects Qibla from Dobrich

The Qibla bearing from Dobrich is influenced by its geographical position at latitude 43.57°. Cities at the same longitude but different latitudes will have different Qibla directions because the great-circle path curves differently. The distance of approximately 2,700 km to Mecca means the direction is roughly SE. Interestingly, following the Qibla bearing on a great-circle path from your location would take you directly to the Kaaba along the shortest surface route — the same route an airplane would fly.

The Qibla direction varies depending on your geographical position. Praay.org calculates the precise direction towards the Kaaba for over 151,725 cities worldwide using the great-circle method, which gives the shortest distance over the Earth's surface.

The Qibla direction varies dramatically across the globe. From Western Europe, it is southeast (around 120°–150°). From North America, it is northeast (around 50°–60°). From Southeast Asia and Australia, it is northwest (around 290°–320°). From sub-Saharan Africa, it is generally north to northeast. These large variations are a direct result of Earth's spherical geometry and demonstrate why using a precise calculation rather than a rough estimate is important.

Praay.org uses standard spherical trigonometry to compute the initial bearing from any point on Earth to the Kaaba's exact GPS coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). This calculation is accurate to a fraction of a degree, far exceeding the practical accuracy of any compass. City coordinates are sourced from verified geographical databases, ensuring reliable results for every location. Whether you are at home, traveling, or moving to a new city, you can always find your precise Qibla direction here.