Saudi Arabia completes annual replacement of Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa (opens original article in a new tab)

Saudi Arabia replaced the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa with a new silk covering using traditional and modern methods.

• Saudi Arabia completed the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa with a new black silk covering.
• The Kiswa production involves 825kg of silk, 400kg of cotton, and 180kg of gold and silver threads.
• The process includes seven stages from dyeing to final assembly, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.