Al-Mashriq

Al-Mashriq, in Islamic and Arabic context, refers to the eastern region or direction of the world, often symbolizing the place of the sunrise and the land of the East. Historically, it contrasts with Al-Maghrib, the West, representing the direction of sunset. The term can also be used metaphorically to denote cultural, geographical, or spiritual aspects of the eastern lands in relation to the Muslim world, emphasizing the importance of the East in Islamic tradition and history.