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Khaleej Times
11-07-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Holy Kaaba washed using 40 litres of Zamzam water in annual ritual
In a revered annual tradition, the Holy Kaaba in Makkah was ceremonially washed for the Hijri year 1447, in the presence of dignitaries and ambassadors from several Muslim countries accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The washing process, known as 'Ghusl', always follows the replacement of the Kiswa which took place on the first day of the Islamic New Year. During the Ghusl ritual, the doors of the Kaaba — Islam's holiest site — are opened, and its interior is cleansed by wiping the walls with cloths soaked in a blend of Zamzam water and rose water. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This year's Kaaba washing was performed by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region on behalf of Saudi King alman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Following the ritual, Prince Saud performed Tawaf prayer. The event, which took place after Fajr prayer on Thursday, saw heavy security presence. ð��¹ جÙ�Ù�د اÙ�Ù�Ù�اذ اÙ�خاصة Ù�Ø£Ù�Ù� اÙ�Øج Ù�اÙ�عÙ�رة Ø®Ù�اÙ� â�§ #ذسÙ�_اÙ�Ù�عبة â�© اÙ�Ù�شرÙ�Ø©. — اÙ�Ø£Ù�Ù� اÙ�عاÙ� (@security_gov) July 10, 2025 State guests including ambassadors of Muslim countries participated in the Ghusl Kaâ��bah ceremony — Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) July 10, 2025 What is Kaaba washed with? The process of washing the Kaaba consists of three main stages. First, the preparation stage using 40 litres of Zamzam water divided into two gallons and mixed with Taif rose water and a special oud oil. Then there is the actual washing stage, where the walls and interiors of the Kaaba are washed. Finally, there is the perfuming and incense stage which involves Taif rose oil and premium oud incense. The whole process uses: 40 litres of Zamzam water divided into two gallons of silver 540 millilitres of Taif rose water 24 millilitres of high-quality Taif rose oil 24 millilitres of Oud oil 3 millilitres of musk to perfume the walls and floor of the Kaaba Saudi authorities clarified that all materials used in the ritual were carefully prepared in advance "to ensure the highest levels of purity and sanctity". Take a look at photos from the annual religious ceremony here:
CairoScene
11-07-2025
- General
- CairoScene
House of Islamic Arts Displays 1,000 Historic Islamic Artefacts
The House of Islamic Arts opens in Jeddah with over 1,000 rare artefacts across six galleries, including coins, manuscripts, and Kaaba textiles. The House of Islamic Arts, Saudi Arabia's first museum dedicated exclusively to Islamic art, has opened at Jeddah Park, showcasing over 1,000 rare artefacts that span centuries of Islamic civilisation. The museum is organised into six galleries, each focusing on a specific domain of Islamic cultural heritage. The first gallery explores ceramics and glassmaking from the 1st to 10th century AH. The second features Islamic metalworks from the 1st to 13th century AH, including decorated vessels and tools. The third gallery contains 500 coins in circulation from the Prophet's era through the modern day, while the fourth traces the impact of Islamic aesthetics on other civilisations from the 2nd to 13th century AH. The fifth gallery houses rare Qur'anic manuscripts, Arabic calligraphy, and wooden Qur'an memorisation tablets from the 2nd to 14th century AH. The final gallery highlights Islamic textiles, including Kaaba coverings and a Shammi Gate curtain from the Ottoman era. The museum also features a dedicated library with Arabic and English volumes on Islamic history, art, and literature.
Khaleej Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Look: Indonesia President performs Umrah, prays inside Kaaba
Dressed in simple white garments and barefoot, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday by performing the Umrah pilgrimage. Subianto also prayed voluntarily inside the Holy Kaaba, in a gesture that holds profound spiritual significance for Muslims, as it represents the holiest site in Islam and the centre of the Islamic world. Performing prayers inside the Kaaba is also considered an exceedingly rare and deeply honoured opportunity. Since Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their daily prayers (Qibla), entering and praying within it is seen as a moment of intimate connection with the divine. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Commenting on the visit, Subianto said: "After holding a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, I continued my journey to the city of Makkah to perform the Umrah pilgrimage together with several ministers of the Red and White Cabinet." "Upon arriving at the Grand Mosque, I had the opportunity to meet and greet Indonesian pilgrims who were performing their worship in the holy land," added the president who shared photos of his religious journey on X. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, with Muslims comprising 90% of its 270 million people. During Subianto's trip, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed several deals and memorandums of understanding worth around $27 billion between private sector institutions in fields including clean energy and petrochemicals, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday. Trade between the two countries amounted to around $31.5 billion in the last five years.
Times of Oman
26-06-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Kaaba Kiswa replaced as Hijri Year 1447 begins
Mecca: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque today held the ceremonial changing of the Kiswa, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba, in observance of the start of the Islamic year 1447 AH. The new Kiswa, weighing 1,415 kilograms and measuring 14 metres, has been installed. It consists of four separate sides and the curtain of the door. The belt of the Kiswa comprises 16 pieces, in addition to seven pieces below the belt, 17 lanterns beneath the belt, four panels inscribed with Surat Al-Ikhlas (a Qur'anic verse), and one piece representing the decoration of the mizab (water spout). 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.
Arab News
26-06-2025
- General
- Arab News
Replacement of Holy Kaaba's kiswa completed
RIYADH: The Grand Mosque in Makkah faced the dawn of the first day of the first month in the Islamic calendar, Muharram, with the kiswa-changing ceremony by the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa. This annual event embodies the Kingdom's commitment to serve the Two Holy Mosques — not only in organizational and administrative aspects but also on a symbolic and sacred level, given the central place the Kaaba holds in the hearts of more than a billion and a half Muslims worldwide. They installed the embroidered curtain with gold-plated threads, the hizam (belt), the samadiah (decorative elements), lantern-shaped pieces, and decorations surrounding the mizab (rainwater spout), the corners, and other adornments, creating a captivating scene infused with feelings of reverence and supplication. The occasion also highlights the pioneering role of Saudi youth, who form the backbone of production, supervision, and execution within the complex. National competencies demonstrate leadership in guiding work teams, overseeing design details, and innovative technical solutions that ensure the highest standards of precision — merging exquisite craftsmanship with modern technological aspirations. The kiswa exceeds 14 meters in height and is adorned with Quranic verses embroidered with gold-coated silver and pure silver threads, written in the Thuluth script, forming a masterpiece that demands precise engineering, care and artistic expertise to preserve its identity and quality over time. This annual event is not merely a repeated occasion but an extension of a historical legacy established by the Founding King Abdulaziz — and reinforced by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It is part of the national vision centered on serving the Two Holy Mosques and enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims and other visitors. Every year, the ceremony to change the kiswa is a memorable scene in the collective memory of the Islamic nations and a living symbol of how the care for the holy sanctuaries has evolved from a responsibility into a leadership role.
