Mihrab

/mˈɪhɹæb/

Mihrab

a curved space in a mosque that shows Muslims which direction to face during prayer, serving as a central spot for worshippers

(Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca

Examples

1. Large ceremonial candles flank the mihrab.

2. Large ceremonial candles flank the mihrab.

3. I'm Mihrab.

4. The mihrab - the focal point of worship in a mosque - was built in the mid-10th century.