Qibla direction in Monufia Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Monufia Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 137.01° from true north in Shibin Al Kawm. Across the region the bearing runs from 135° to 138°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 11 cities in Monufia Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Monufia Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Shibin Al Kawm | 137.01° · south-east |
| Menouf | 136.47° · south-east |
| Ashmun | 136.07° · south-east |
| Sirs al Layyanah | 136.52° · south-east |
| Ash Shuhada | 136.78° · south-east |
| Tala | 137.19° · south-east |
| Madinat as Sadat | 134.72° · south-east |
| Quweisna | 137.57° · south-east |
| Al Bajur | 136.72° · south-east |
| Birkat as Sab | 137.51° · south-east |
All 11 cities in Monufia Governorate
- Al Bajur
- Ash Shuhada
- Ashmun
- Birkat as Sab
- Kafr Shukr
- Madinat as Sadat
- Menouf
- Quweisna
- Shibin Al Kawm
- Sirs al Layyanah
- Tala
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Monufia Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Shibin Al Kawm it is 137.01°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Monufia Governorate lie between 135° and 138°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Monufia Governorate?
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.