Qibla direction in Gros Islet
The bearing to the Kaaba in Mecca is 66.6°
From Gros Islet (14.07°N, -60.95°E)
Qibla-riktning för andra städer
Qibla direction in Saint Lucia
| Stad | Latitude | Qibla-riktning |
|---|---|---|
| Anse Ger | 13.8°N | 66.6° |
| Anse La Raye | 13.95°N | 66.5° |
| Au Leon | 13.95°N | 66.6° |
| Augier | 13.76°N | 66.6° |
| Balata | 14.01°N | 66.6° |
| Beauséjour | 14.08°N | 66.6° |
| Bisee | 14.02°N | 66.6° |
| Bocage | 13.99°N | 66.6° |
| Cabiche | 14°N | 66.6° |
| Canaries | 13.9°N | 66.5° |
| Castries | 14°N | 66.5° |
| Choiseul | 13.77°N | 66.5° |
| Ciceron | 13.99°N | 66.5° |
| Corinthe | 14.05°N | 66.6° |
| Dennery | 13.91°N | 66.6° |
| Grande Rivière | 14.03°N | 66.6° |
| Gros Islet | 14.07°N | 66.6° |
| La Clery | 14.02°N | 66.6° |
| La Pointe | 13.85°N | 66.6° |
| La Resource | 13.74°N | 66.6° |
| Laborie | 13.75°N | 66.6° |
| L’Abbayée | 13.93°N | 66.6° |
| Micoud | 13.82°N | 66.6° |
| Mon Repos | 13.86°N | 66.6° |
| Morne Doudon | 14.01°N | 66.6° |
| Pierrot | 13.77°N | 66.6° |
| Praslin | 13.88°N | 66.6° |
| Soufrière | 13.86°N | 66.5° |
| Ti Rocher | 13.82°N | 66.6° |
| Vieux Fort | 13.72°N | 66.6° |
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Qibla direction in Gros Islet
The Qibla direction from Gros Islet is 66.6°. This calculation is based on the great-circle bearing from Gros Islet's coordinates (14.0667°N, -60.95°E) to the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).
Vilken riktning är Qibla från Gros Islet?
Från Gros Islet är Qibla-riktningen 66.6° (NE). Avståndet från Gros Islet till Mecka är ungefär 10,518 km (6,536 miles). Det betyder att när du står i Gros Islet och vänder mot Qibla, tittar du mot NE.
Qibla-riktning för andra städer i Saint Lucia
Qibla-riktningen kan variera något mellan närliggande städer. Här är Qibla-riktningarna för städer nära Gros Islet:
- Beauséjour: 66.6°
- Corinthe: 66.6°
- Monchy: 66.6°
Hur hittar du Qibla i Gros Islet
För att hitta Qibla-riktningen i Gros Islet, använd en kompass och vrid till 66.6° från norr. Det är ungefär mot NE. Många moskéer i Gros Islet är redan riktade mot Mecka.
Why is the Qibla direction important?
Facing the Qibla is one of the essential conditions for the validity of salah (prayer) in Islam. The Quran explicitly instructs Muslims to turn their faces toward the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) wherever they are (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144). This unifying act means that over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world all face the same point when they pray, creating a powerful sense of spiritual unity. Beyond the five daily prayers, the Qibla direction is also observed when reciting the Quran, making dua (supplication), during the ritual slaughter of animals, and when burying the deceased.
Methods to find Qibla in practice
There are several practical ways to determine the Qibla direction in Gros Islet. The most accurate is using a digital tool like Praay.org, which calculates 66.6° using the great-circle formula. A physical compass gives reliable results when properly calibrated — simply align the compass with north and rotate to the correct bearing. Smartphone compass apps work similarly and often include automatic magnetic declination correction. The sun can also help: twice a year, the sun passes directly overhead the Kaaba, and at that moment any shadow points exactly away from Qibla. Additionally, many hotels in Muslim-majority countries place Qibla direction stickers in their rooms.
Historical background of the Qibla
The concept of a prayer direction is deeply rooted in Abrahamic tradition. Early Muslims initially prayed towards Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) for approximately 16 months after the Hijra. The change of Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca occurred around 624 CE, as recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150). This momentous event is known as the Tahwil al-Qibla and holds great theological significance. The Kaaba itself is believed to have been originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail as the first house of worship dedicated to the One God. Today, the Kaaba stands in the center of Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world, which can accommodate over two million worshippers.
How geography affects Qibla from Gros Islet
The Qibla bearing from Gros Islet is influenced by its geographical position at latitude 14.07°. Cities at the same longitude but different latitudes will have different Qibla directions because the great-circle path curves differently. The distance of approximately 10,518 km to Mecca means the direction is roughly NE. Interestingly, following the Qibla bearing on a great-circle path from your location would take you directly to the Kaaba along the shortest surface route — the same route an airplane would fly.
The Qibla direction varies depending on your geographical position. Praay.org calculates the precise direction towards the Kaaba for over 151,725 cities worldwide using the great-circle method, which gives the shortest distance over the Earth's surface.
The Qibla direction varies dramatically across the globe. From Western Europe, it is southeast (around 120°–150°). From North America, it is northeast (around 50°–60°). From Southeast Asia and Australia, it is northwest (around 290°–320°). From sub-Saharan Africa, it is generally north to northeast. These large variations are a direct result of Earth's spherical geometry and demonstrate why using a precise calculation rather than a rough estimate is important.
Praay.org uses standard spherical trigonometry to compute the initial bearing from any point on Earth to the Kaaba's exact GPS coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). This calculation is accurate to a fraction of a degree, far exceeding the practical accuracy of any compass. City coordinates are sourced from verified geographical databases, ensuring reliable results for every location. Whether you are at home, traveling, or moving to a new city, you can always find your precise Qibla direction here.