1. a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca for prayer
Usage: Islamic architecture

Examples

• The imam stood before the ornate mihrab during the evening prayer.
• The mosque’s mihrab was decorated with intricate geometric patterns.
• Worshippers faced the mihrab to ensure they were praying toward Mecca.
• The ancient mihrab featured beautiful calligraphy from the Quran.
• Architects carefully positioned the mihrab on the qibla wall.
• The mihrab’s marble surface gleamed in the mosque’s soft lighting.