Qibla direction in Al-Qassim Region
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Al-Qassim Region the qibla is towards the south-west: 218.59° from true north in Buraydah. Across the region the bearing runs from 215° to 223°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 9 cities in Al-Qassim Region, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Al-Qassim Region
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Buraydah | 218.59° · south-west |
| Unaizah | 220.10° · south-west |
| Ar Rass | 217.85° · south-west |
| Al Badai al Wusta | 218.93° · south-west |
| Al Bukayriyah | 217.42° · south-west |
| Al Mithnab | 223.13° · south-west |
| Riyad al Khabra | 217.07° · south-west |
| Al Khabra | 217.58° · south-west |
| Uyun al Jiwa | 215.20° · south-west |
All 9 cities in Al-Qassim Region
- Al Badai al Wusta
- Al Bukayriyah
- Al Khabra
- Al Mithnab
- Ar Rass
- Buraydah
- Riyad al Khabra
- Unaizah
- Uyun al Jiwa
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Al-Qassim Region?
Towards the south-west. In Buraydah it is 218.59°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Al-Qassim Region lie between 215° and 223°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Al-Qassim Region?
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.