MAKKAH: Saudi specialists are carrying out the final stages of replacing the Kiswah, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba, in an annual process that coincides with the start of the new Hijri year.
The replacement of the Kiswah is one of the most significant rituals associated with the Grand Mosque and marks the culmination of months of work at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kaaba's Covering in Makkah.
The new Kiswah is produced through a series of stages that include preparing, dyeing and weaving natural silk before it is embroidered with Qur’anic verses using gold- and silver-plated threads and assembled for installation.
As the date for the replacement approaches, teams of Saudi technicians and specialists oversee the transfer and installation of the new covering around the Kaaba.
The operation requires extensive planning and technical expertise, including the use of specialized lifting and securing mechanisms to ensure the embroidered panels and decorative elements are installed with precision.
