The dignitaries used white cloths and palm fronds to meticulously clean and perfume the interior walls, pillars, and floors of the Kaaba...Following the dignified conclusion of the ceremony, the door of the Kaaba was traditionally locked once again.
On the 15th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, an annual ceremonial event is held at the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah, where the HolyKaaba is washed in a highly symbolic and carefully organised ritual ... Kaaba staircase.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a specially designed toolkit used during the annual washing of the HolyKaaba, highlighting the Kingdom’s efforts to preserve one of Islam’s oldest traditions while enhancing services at the Grand Mosque.
The annual ceremonial washing of the HolyKaaba was held on Tuesday, June 30, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, continuing one of Islam’s oldest and most revered traditions ... of the Holy Kaaba.
MAKKAH — The annual ceremonial washing of the HolyKaaba will be held on Tuesday, Muharram 15, corresponding to June 30 ... The washing of the Holy Kaaba follows the example set by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Saudi Arabia will hold the annual washing of the HolyKaaba on Tuesday, June 30, corresponding to the 15th of Muharram, as one of the most significant religious ceremonies associated with the Grand Mosque in Makkah... How the Kaaba is washed.
MECCA. The HolyKaaba has been draped in its new covering for the year 1448 AH, a majestic visual spectacle that embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s devotion to Islam’s holiest ....
Saudi authorities replaced the kiswa, the black silk cloth covering the Kaaba in Mecca, on Monday evening as Muslims around the world marked the start of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH ...Holy Kaaba Kiswa.
At the start of the new Hijri year 1448 AH, the HolyKaaba was draped in its new Kiswa in a powerful annual ritual that reflects Saudi Arabia’s continued care for Islam’s holiest site.
MAKKAH — On the eve of the Islamic New Year, preparations have begun to replace the Kiswa (cover) of the HolyKaaba... are assembled to form the complete Kiswa, ready for installation on the Holy Kaaba.