The Kaaba, a cube-shaped structure located in the heart of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, holds profound significance in Islam. It serves as the qibla, the direction towards which over a billion Muslims worldwide turn during their daily prayers, symbolizing unity and the monotheistic essence of the faith. Historically, it is believed to have been rebuilt by the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail (Ishmael) as a house dedicated to the worship of the one true God. The Kaaba also plays a central role during the Hajj pilgrimage, where pilgrims perform the tawaf, circling the structure seven times in a counterclockwise direction, embodying the unity of believers in the worship of Allah.