Preparations to adorn Holy Kaaba with new Kiswa begins in Makkah (opens original article in a new tab)

Preparations have started to replace the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, with the new cover set to be installed on Tuesday. The process involves using premium materials and specialized craftsmanship.

• Preparations began to replace the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba ahead of the Islamic New Year.
• The new Kiswa uses 825 kg of natural silk, 60 kg of pure silver, and 120 kg of gold-plated silver for embroidery.
• The production involves seven stages including dyeing, weaving, testing, printing, embroidery, hand weaving, and assembly.