Muslims take advantage of 'Istiwa' A'dzam' phenomenon to determine direction of Qibla

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims across the country took the opportunity to determine the direction of the Qibla in their respective locations following the Istiwa’ A’dzam phenomenon at 5.18pm Sunday (May 28).

Federal Territories Mufti Department Islamic affairs assistant officer (astronomy unit) Muhammad Saidul Marjuni said Istiwa' A'dzam is a phenomenon which occurs twice a year on May 28 (at 5.18pm) and July 16 (at 5.26pm) when the sun aligns directly above the Kaabah in Makkah, which is the Qibla or direction to face for Muslims to perform prayers.