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Kaaba
This term refers specifically to the singular, unique structure in Mecca, serving as the qibla or direction of prayer for Muslims worldwide. Because it is a unique proper noun representing a single specific entity, it is treated as a singular noun in all contexts.
Usage is typically formal and reverent, appearing most frequently in religious, historical, or travel contexts related to the Hajj pilgrimage. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless the topic is specifically Islamic practice or architecture.
Meanings
Examples
Muslims face the Kaaba during their daily prayers.
The Kaaba is located in the center of the Masjid al Haram.
I wonder how it feels to stand before the Kaaba for the first time.
Pilgrims walk around the Kaaba seven times in a ritual called tawaf.
The black silk cloth covering the Kaaba is known as the kiswah.
The Kaaba serves as the qibla for Muslims worldwide.
Historians study the architectural changes of the Kaaba over centuries.