Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar: Bangladeshi-Born Calligrapher Who Refined the Design of the Kaaba’s Kiswa
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar has written the Quranic verses on the Kiswa since 2002 — a Bangladeshi-born calligrapher who now holds Saudi citizenship.
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Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari: His Name Has Been on the Kiswa of the Kaaba for Over 50 Years
Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari joined the Kiswa factory at 15 and spent over 30 years shaping the sacred covering’s identity.
Kaaba Gets New Kiswa as Islamic Year 1448 Begins
New black silk cover will be installed on the Holy Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram on 1 Muharram 1448 AH.
2026 Kiswah: All You Need To Know About New Kaaba’s Kiswah
A look at the 2026 Kaaba Kiswah, including its manufacture, materials, craftsmanship, and annual replacement at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
Manufacturing of the Kaaba’s Kiswah for 1448 AH Has Been Successfully Completed
The Kiswa covering the Holy Kaaba is crafted over months at a dedicated complex in Makkah, using gold thread, black silk, and Quranic verse embroidery.
Sun to Align Directly Above the Kaaba on Eid al-Adha 2026 — The First Time in 139 Years
On May 27, 2026, at 12:18 PM Makkah time, the sun will sit exactly above the Kaaba, casting no shadow and giving perfect Qibla alignment on a rare Eid al-Adha.
Temperature Around the Kaaba Remains at 24°C Even in Peak Summer Heat
Masjid al-Haram’s 155,000-ton cooling system keeps indoor temperatures steady while Makkah’s summer heat exceeds 45°C.
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.
Ramadan 2026: Imam of Kaaba Falls Ill During Taraweeh as Sheikh Bandar Baleela Led Taraweeh
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Juhany excused himself after four rakats during Taraweeh prayers after experiencing fatigue and exhaustion, with Sheikh Bandar Baleela stepping in to lead the remainder of the prayer.
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.
Jupiter to Align Directly Above Kaaba at 3:09 AM Friday (5 Dec 2025)
Jupiter will position itself on top of Kaaba at 3:09 AM Friday, as per Jeddah astronomy.
NASA Astronaut Shares Image of Kaaba from Space
Astronaut Donald Pettit photographs Kaaba from the International Space Station, with the illuminated Makkah city visible as a distinct bright.
Former Imam of Kaaba Saleh Al-Talib Released From Jail After 7 Years
Saudi authorities free Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, former Imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, after seven-year imprisonment, though he remains under house arrest with electronic monitoring.
Imams of Kaaba Donate Blood In Annual Blood Donation Campaign
Sheikh Sudais and Sheikh Baleelah take part in the Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s annual blood donation campaign.
Sun to Align Directly Over Kaaba Tomorrow 15 July 2025 at 12:27 PM
It will happen tomorrow at 12:27 PM Makkah time.