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.
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.
Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President and Chief Imam of Masjid al-Haram, will lead the Khatam al-Quran dua on the 17 March 2026 (29th night of Ramadan 1447 AH) — marking his 36th consecutive completion of the Quran at the Grand Mosque.
Planning a visit to Masjid al-Haram? Here’s a list of items you can’t bring, including food, sharp objects, large bags, and baby strollers. Stay informed!