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Qibla direction in Şırnak Province

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Şırnak Province the qibla is towards the south: 187.97° from true north in Cizre. Across the region the bearing runs from 187° to 189°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 4 cities in Şırnak Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Şırnak Province

City Qibla from true north
Cizre 187.97° · south
Silopi 188.95° · south
Şırnak 188.77° · south
İdil 186.98° · south

All 4 cities in Şırnak Province

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Şırnak Province?

Towards the south. In Cizre it is 187.97°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Şırnak Province lie between 187° and 189°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Şırnak Province?

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.