المملكة: Photos | In the presence of the ancient House…the Kaaba is preparing to wear its new dress

Replacing the Kaaba’s covering is one of the most prominent works that receive wide attention, because of the religious and civilizational dimensions it carries, and because of the high levels of precision and mastery it reflects in the manufacture of the covering, which is considered one of the most prominent specialized Islamic industries in the world.

Replacing the Kaaba’s covering

The journey of preparing the new covering begins many months before the date of its installation. Inside the King Abdulaziz Complex for Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, where the various production stages are carried out according to an integrated system of artistic and crafts works.

Specialists inside the complex are working on weaving the Kiswa from pure natural silk, embroidering it with gold and silver threads, according to precise standards that guarantee the quality of the final product and its compatibility with the great status of the Holy Kaaba.

As the replacement date approaches, preparations enter an advanced stage, as parts of the new Kiswa are transported to Designated locations inside the Grand Mosque in preparation for the start of the installation process.

Accurate Reviews

At the same time, careful reviews are conducted of the embroidered pieces, Islamic decorations and Quranic verses that adorn the Kiswa, to ensure their complete readiness before the start of the replacement ceremony.

The hours preceding the replacement process are of particular importance, as they witness the completion of various organizational and technical preparations that ensure the implementation of the task according to the highest levels of efficiency and smoothness.

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The night of replacing the kiswah is one of the most distinguished nights in the Grand Mosque, as specialized technical and engineering teams prepare to carry out this delicate task that requires accumulated experience and high skills.

Details of the process of replacing the Kaaba’s kiswah

The replacement process begins with removing the gold and embroidered pieces installed on the current kiswah, in preparation for removing its parts gradually and orderly according to well-studied procedures.

After that, the kiswah parts are installed. The work also includes preparing the embroidered belt and curtain for the door of the Holy Kaaba, in addition to installing the gold and decorations that represent the most prominent aesthetic elements in the kiswa.

The specialists are keen during all stages of installation to carefully review the technical details, to ensure that the work is completed according to the required specifications and in a manner befitting the grandeur of the place.

Making the Kaaba Kiswa

This occasion highlights the Saudi national competencies that undertake the responsibility of manufacturing, maintaining and installing the Kiswa, based on accumulated experiences that have placed the Kingdom in a global leadership position in this field.

These experiences combine preserving the ancient Islamic heritage and benefiting from the latest technologies and modern methods in the fields of weaving, embroidery and manufacturing, ensuring the continuation of this work according to the highest standards.

And with Anbalaj At dawn on the first of the month of Muharram, the Holy Kaaba has put on its new garb, marking the beginning of a new Hijri year, in a majestic scene that embodies continuous care for the Sacred House of God, and reflects a renewed Islamic legacy that is passed down from generation to generation.