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Holy
Kaaba Cloaked in New Kiswah for Islamic Year 1448 AH
Makkah
Al-Mukarramah, 16 Jun 2026 (ONA) — The Holy Kaaba 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 site.
A
total of 150 Saudi artisans and craftsmen channelled their expertise over 11
months to produce 47 pieces of luxurious black silk, embroidered with 30 verses
of the Holy Quran using silver threads plated with 24‑carat gold. The Kiswah
weighs a total of 1,410 kilogrammes.
The
Saudi Press Agency reported that the Kiswah’s production passed through seven
meticulous stages: water purification and silk washing, followed by weaving,
printing, embroidery, assembly and inspection, culminating in its transport via
a specially designed trailer to the Mataf courtyard at the Grand Mosque.
This
extraordinary work resonates deeply with Muslims worldwide, renewing in their
hearts the meanings of faith, unity and connection to their most sacred Islamic
sites.
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Ends/Khalid
