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The Kiswa of Holy Kaaba was replaced to mark the commencement of new Islamic year 1447. The Kiswa refers to the black silk embroidered cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba. The General Authority for the ...

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque held the ceremonial changing of the Kiswa, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba Thursday, in observance of ...

Kaaba Kiswa replaced as Hijri Year 1447 begins Published: 26 Jun 2025 - 10:11 am | Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025 - 10:22 am ...

The old Kiswa was removed and the new one installed and secured over the Kaaba’s corners and rooftop. “By the grace of Allah, the ceremony of replacing the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba for the year ...

The Kiswa stands over 14 metres tall and is made up of five main parts-four of which cover each side of the Kaaba, while the fifth forms the door curtain, embroidered with Quranic verses in gold ...

The Kiswa consumes around 825 kilograms of raw silk, dyed black within the complex, 120 kilograms of gold-plated silver threads, 60 kilograms of pure silver threads and 410 kilograms of raw cotton.

The occasion was conducted with meticulous organisation. As the previous Kiswa was carefully prepared for removal, the new Kiswa was raised and securely fastened to all sides of the Kaaba.