mihrab
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mihrab
First recorded in 1810–20, mihrab is from the Arabic word miḥrāb
Vocabulary lists containing mihrab
Example Sentences
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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 • Aug. 10, 2021
The David Collection, a private museum in Copenhagen, owns the marble mihrab from the mosque in Ghazni, acquired in 1979.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2021
Kassas found a University of Dubuque student to write out the calligraphy for the verse, and he worked with Slade to get it shaped around the mihrab.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2018
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 • May 12, 2018
The imam shuffled toward the front of the building and the mihrab, which pointed toward Mecca.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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