Kaaba

Replica features verses from the Qur’an in Arabic calligraphy with Islamic decoration, rendered in distinctive artistic style

Replica of Kaaba’s door is top attraction

The original door dates back to the reign of the late King Khalid
It was made in 1979 from pure gold and features fine details and rich Islamic engravings, including verses from the Qur’an

By SPA · 16 April 2026

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Ladder of the Holy Kaaba: A symbol of care for the holiest of sites

11 July 2025

Washing ceremony of the Holy Kaaba was carried out on Thursday by the deputy governor of Makkah.

Makkah deputy governor washes Holy Kaaba on behalf of King Salman

By Arab News · 10 July 2025

The kiswa-changing ceremony at the Grand Mosque in Makkah takes place on Thursday morning. (SPA)

Replacement of Holy Kaaba’s kiswa completed

By Arab News · 26 June 2025

The annual ceremony to replace the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba started on Wednesday. (SPA)

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Replacement of the kiswa that covers Holy Kaaba at Grand Mosque in Makkah begins

By Arab News · 25 June 2025

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. (SPA)

Piece of Kaaba’s Kiswah gifted to Uzbekistan’s Center of Islamic Civilization

By Arab News · 19 February 2025

Saudi women participate in kiswa changing ceremony for the first time

By Arab News · 07 July 2024

The Kiswa of the Kaaba will be replaced on Muharram 1, the beginning of the new Hijri year. (SPA)

Kiswa of Kaaba to be replaced with advent of new Islamic year

By Arab News · 04 July 2024

Saleh Al-Shaibi, senior caretaker of the Kaaba, dies

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi · 22 June 2024

The Kaaba’s Kiswa was handed over to the gatekeeper of the holy site on Monday. (SPA)

Deputy governor of Makkah region hands over Kaaba Kiswa to gatekeeper

By Arab News · 17 June 2024

Kaaba kiswa raised ahead of Hajj

By Arab News · 23 May 2024

The inside of the Kaaba will be washed on Wednesday in an annual tradition. (@ReasahAlharmain)

Deputy governor of Makkah to wash inside of Kaaba on behalf of King Salman

By Arab News · 01 August 2023

The process to replace the kiswa of the Kaaba started on Tuesday evening and was completed in the early hours of Wednesday.

Kaaba adorned with new kiswa

By Arab News · 19 July 2023

Kaaba

Replica of Kaaba’s door is top attraction

Ladder of the Holy Kaaba: A symbol of care for the holiest of sites

Makkah deputy governor washes Holy Kaaba on behalf of King Salman

Replacement of Holy Kaaba’s kiswa completed

Replacement of the kiswa that covers Holy Kaaba at Grand Mosque in Makkah begins

Piece of Kaaba’s Kiswah gifted to Uzbekistan’s Center of Islamic Civilization

Saudi women participate in kiswa changing ceremony for the first time

Kiswa of Kaaba to be replaced with advent of new Islamic year

Saleh Al-Shaibi, senior caretaker of the Kaaba, dies

Deputy governor of Makkah region hands over Kaaba Kiswa to gatekeeper

Kaaba kiswa raised ahead of Hajj

Deputy governor of Makkah to wash inside of Kaaba on behalf of King Salman

Kaaba adorned with new kiswa

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