The traditional Ghusl Kaaba (cleansing of the Kaaba) ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 15th of Muharram, 1448 AH falling on Monday, June 30 2026.
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.
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.
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.