The Holy Kaaba was adorned with its new Kiswa for 1448 AH, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s continued stewardship of Islam’s holiest site and the preservation of Islamic craftsmanship
The Holy Kaaba was adorned with its new Kiswa for the Hijri year 1448 AH at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The annual replacement ceremony marked the beginning of the new Islamic year and reflected Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to maintain and preserve the sacred site and its religious heritage.
Source: SPA
The installation of the new Kiswa took place at the Grand Mosque, where specialised teams carried out the replacement process according to established procedures. The event forms part of an annual tradition overseen by Saudi authorities responsible for the care and maintenance of the Holy Kaaba.
The new Kiswa was produced over a period of 11 months by a team of 150 Saudi craftsmen, technicians, and specialists. The covering consisted of 47 pieces of black silk embroidered with 30 Quranic verses using silver thread plated with 24-karat gold. The completed Kiswa weighed approximately 1,410 kilograms.
The production process involved seven stages: water desalination, silk washing, weaving, printing, embroidery, assembly, and final inspection. These stages were carried out to ensure the quality and precision required for the covering of the Holy Kaaba.
Source: SPA
