Because the Prophet p.b.u.h. prayed that way and Allah s.w.t. said so.
Muslims face towards the Kaaba in Mecca when they pray.
While Muslims are in Makkah (Mecca) they face the Kaaba; the oldest God house on earth.
They face the direction of Kaaba during praying while in Makkah (or Mecca(
To take the direction of Kaaba in Makkah (or Mecca) in Saudi Arabia.
When at the Kaaba, Muslims pray to Allah (God). The Kaaba is considered the holiest site in Islam, and it serves as a focal point for prayer and worship. Pilgrims face the Kaaba during their daily prayers and during the Hajj pilgrimage, seeking a deeper connection with Allah.
The Kaaba.
Muslims orient themselves toward the Kaaba in Mecca when praying because it is considered the holiest site in Islam. The act of facing the Kaaba during prayer symbolizes unity and solidarity among the Muslim community, as all Muslims around the world face the same direction when they pray. It also serves as a physical focal point to help Muslims concentrate and feel a connection with the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the origins of Islam.
Muslims pray toward the Kaaba in the city of Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia. This act of facing the Kaaba during prayer is called "Qibla." It symbolizes the unity and uniformity of worship among Muslims worldwide.
As Mecca is in the west the Muslims pray facing it.________________________________________Praying to the west or the east or any direction depends on where you are relative to Mecca.If you are in Japan you pray approximately to the west.If you are Jordan you pray approximately to South.If you are in Egypt you pray approximately south east.If you are in USA you pray approximately to east.
Muslims pray towards the city of Mecca. Specifically towards the Kaaba. Mecca
Muslims pray facing the Qibla i.e. Kaaba in Makkah in Saudi Arabia.
they pray to direction of mecca in saudi arabia where the Kaaba (the house of God) is located.