mihrab
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mihrab
First recorded in 1810–20, mihrab is from the Arabic word miḥrāb
Example Sentences
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The donated tiles are destined for use in a “mihrab,” a semicircular niche indicating the direction of prayer towards the Kaaba in Mecca.
From Washington Times
The mihrab is oriented towards the Kaaba in Mecca, Mr. Nahidian said, and its design is arched to reflect the universality of God’s law.
From Washington Times
Standing in a room that held a 13th-century ceramic mihrab, or prayer niche, from Iran, she was counting how many human figures were on the Persian lusterware tiles that lined the doorway.
From New York Times
The most stunning part of the Mezquita is the mihrab, a prayer niche in the wall, which you enter through a horseshoe arch.
From Washington Post
The mihrab, an alcove in the wall that is considered the holiest place in a mosque, was surrounded by painted golden columns and an arch.
From Washington Times
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