Ascertain the Correct Qiblah Direction With the Help of the Sun

Ascertain the correct direction of Qiblah with the help of the sun on 15^th and 16^th July

Twice a year (on 27^th and 28^th May, and 15^th and 16^th July), the sun is positioned exactly above the holy Kaʿba. At that time, with the help of the shadow cast by any object, the correct direction of Qiblah may be ascertained easily (for masajid and homes etc.).

Method: On 15^th or 16^th July, at 12:27 pm, according to Saudi Arabia Standard Time (GMT+3) and 2:27 pm according to Pakistan Standard Time (GMT+5), vertically erect a stick or rod so that it is not inclined to any side. You may even tie something heavy at the end of a thread and hang that as well.

Now, make a mark on the shadow created at the aforementioned time. Now, by turning in the direction of that piece of wood, rod or thread while standing at the mark of the shadow, you will be in the exact direction of Qiblah. (There is no harm if this process is done 2 or 4 minutes early or late)

Ruling: If one offered salah to the right or left of the exact direction of Qiblah within 45 degrees, it is valid.^[1]

Some famous countries and the schedule of the times of ascertaining the correct direction of Qiblah in them