Officials replace the new covering cloth of the holy Kaaba (Kiswa) during the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 18, 2021. Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via REUTERS
Makkah: Saudi Arabia announced on Monday dawn that the Kaaba cloth (Kiswah) was replaced, in line with the annual custom on the day of Arafah that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
The Kaaba cloth is made of 670 kg of high-quality silk, 120 kg of gold threads, and 100 kg of silver threads. The cloth is covered on the outside with inscriptions woven with black textile threads.
The specified team from the General Administration of King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba dismantled the old Kiswah and installed the new one.
General Presidency for the Grand Mosque Affairs implemented all precautionary measures and means of prevention and safety so that this process takes place in the utmost levels of security and safety.
