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Mecca, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Ka’aba, Islam’s holiest shrine, is the black cuboid located in Al-Masjid Al-Haram in the holy city of Mecca. Directing oneself towards the shrine—an act known as Qiblah—is an obligatory aspect of prayer for all Muslims. The shrine is also the destination for millions