kaaba

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a black stone building in Mecca, shaped like a cube, which is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham, and Muslims turn in its direction when praying.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname für das würfelförmige schwarze Steingebäude in Mekka, das als heiligstes Heiligtum des Islam gilt; der Überlieferung nach von Gabriel an Abraham übergeben, und Muslime beten in seine Richtung.

1. Sacred Islamic shrine B2 formal

   A cube-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, considered the holiest site in Islam. Muslims around the world face its direction during prayer.

   • Millions of pilgrims visit the Kaaba during the Hajj each year.
   • Muslims turn toward the Kaaba when performing their daily prayers.
   • The Kaaba is draped in a black silk cloth known as the Kiswah.

   🇩🇪Heiligtum des Islam

   Synonyme: caaba

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