Place

Kaaba

كَعْبَة‎ · /ˈkɑːbə/

The Kaaba is the cube-shaped structure in Makkah that Muslims face during prayer and circle during Hajj and Umrah.

What does Kaaba mean?

Built, according to Islamic tradition, by Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma'il, the Kaaba stands at the center of the Masjid al-Haram and represents the focal point of unity in Muslim worship worldwide.

Alternative Spellings

KabahKa'bah