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Pakistan religious affairs minister visits Kaaba Kiswa complex

Pakistan religious affairs minister visits Kaaba Kiswa complex

  • Mufti Abdul Shakur and his delegation praised the mastery and dedication that goes into making the Kiswa
  • They learned about how the gilded pieces that adorn the Kiswa are embroidered and the craftsmanship behind it
By Arab News ·
The Kiswa is checked on a daily basis and maintained by a specialized Saudi team with the experience of some of its members exceeding 26 years. (SPA) photos

Makkah: Kiswa maintenance staff work hard to ensure Kaaba cover looks its best during Ramadan

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Hajj 2021 explained: Kiswa

Hajj 2021 explained: Kiswa

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Makkah: Maintenance of Kaaba’s Kiswa carried out in preparation for Ramadan

Makkah: Maintenance of Kaaba’s Kiswa carried out in preparation for Ramadan

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Visitors to Kiswah complex in Saudi Arabia limited to 25

Visitors to Kiswah complex in Saudi Arabia limited to 25

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Art and passion: Creative secrets of the Kiswa calligrapher

Art and passion: Creative secrets of the Kiswa calligrapher

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
The Kiswa: The story behind the covering of the holy Kaaba

The Kiswa: The story behind the covering of the holy Kaaba

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
French consul general visits factory in Makkah where Kaaba cover is made

French consul general visits factory in Makkah where Kaaba cover is made

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Iraqi Hajj chief, other Muslim dignitaries, shown how Kaaba cover is made

Iraqi Hajj chief, other Muslim dignitaries, shown how Kaaba cover is made

By SPA ·
Holy Kaaba in Makkah gets a new cover; 160 workers carry out elaborate task

Holy Kaaba in Makkah gets a new cover; 160 workers carry out elaborate task

By SPA ·
Special Steeped in history: The Kaaba’s cover Kiswa video

Steeped in history: The Kaaba’s cover Kiswa

By Rawan Radwan ·
Kaaba’s replacement cloth fitted in record time photos

Kaaba’s replacement cloth fitted in record time

By Lojien Ben Gassem ·
Ka'aba tour brings Hajj history to life for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Ka'aba tour brings Hajj history to life for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·

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