Hajj 2026: Kaaba’s Kiswa Lifted Ahead of Hajj
The Kiswa — the black cloth covering the Kaaba — was lifted at 1 AM on April 18, 2026, marking the beginning of the Hajj 2026 season following more than 10 days of maintenance.
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Woman Arrested at Masjid al-Haram After Attempting to Cut Piece of Kiswa
A woman travelling with a Turkish Hajj group was detained by security forces at Masjid al-Haram after she attempted to cut a piece of the Kaaba’s covering — the Kiswah — with scissors to keep as a souvenir.
Syrian President Places Piece of Kaaba’s Kiswa in Umayyad Mosque
Ahmed Al-Sharaa installs gifted piece of Kiswah in Damascus courtyard on Liberation Day anniversary.
Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as New Islamic Year 1447 Begins
The Kiswa is the black silk cloth with decorative stitching that covers the Sacred Kaaba. It gets replaced every year when the new Islamic calendar year begins.
2025 Kiswa of the Kaaba Costs 25 million Riyals and Weighs 1415 KG
Saudi Arabia reveals the new Kiswah after 11 months of meticulous work, featuring 47 handcrafted silk panels, 68 Quranic verses in gold and silver thread, and weighing over 1,400 kilograms.
Kiswah to Be Changed on 1st Muharram 1447 (June 25, 2025)
Makkah prepares for the ceremonial replacement of the Kaaba’s cloth covering on 1st Muharram 1447 AH, a moment that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
Kaaba’s Kiswa Lifted On May 13, 2025 Ahead of Hajj
Authorities in Makkah will raise the lower part of the Kiswa tonight as part of preparations for Hajj 1446, a traditional step taken to safeguard the cloth during the busy pilgrimage period.
Why Kiswa Is Raised Before The Start of Hajj?
To keep Kiswa safe from being damaged due to huge crowd.
Kiswa Factory Visit Timings and Entry Guide
Visiting the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kaaba Kiswa with timings and entry guidelines.
Upcoming Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place in Arabic Calligraphy in Cairo
Abdulrahman Al-Maliki, the next Kaaba Kiswa calligrapher, earns top honors in Cairo.
Saudi Women Participate in Kiswa Change Ceremony for the First Time
A historic moment in the 2024 Kiswa change ceremony.
Watch Kiswa Changing Ceremony 2024 Live
Witness the Kiswa Changing Ceremony 2024 live on The Islamic Information.
2024 Kiswah of the Kaaba Costs 20 Million Saudi Riyals
The 2024 Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba is a stunning creation, featuring 670 kg of natural silk, 120 kg of gold thread, and 100 kg of silver thread, with a total weight of 1,300 kg and costing over 20 million riyals.
Kiswa To Be Changed On 1st Muharram 1446 [2024]
The covering of Ka’bah, the Kiswah will be replaced on the 1st of Muharram 1446. The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic year.
8 Amazing Facts About Kiswa: Cover of The Kaaba
Kiswa is the black piece of cloth that covers the whole Holy Kaaba. And it comes with some amazing facts that you must know.