Qibla direction in Rajshahi Division
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Rajshahi Division the qibla is towards the west: 276.48° from true north in Rajshahi. Across the region the bearing runs from 276° to 277°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 14 cities in Rajshahi Division, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Rajshahi Division
All 14 cities in Rajshahi Division
- Bera
- Bogura
- Ishwardi
- Joypur Hat
- Naogaon
- Natore
- Nawabganj
- Pabna
- Puthia
- Rajshahi
- Shahzadpur
- Shibganj
- Shibganj
- Sirajganj
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Rajshahi Division?
Towards the west. In Rajshahi it is 276.48°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Rajshahi Division lie between 276° and 277°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Rajshahi Division?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.