Kaaba Kiswah change ceremony to take place tonight at Masjid al-Haram
According to the Haramain administration, the annual Kiswah change ceremony will begin after Isha prayers at Masjid al-Haram.
A specially trained team will carefully remove the existing Kaaba Kiswah and install a new one in a process that is expected to continue for several hours.
The new Kaaba Kiswah has been prepared at the King Abdulaziz Kiswah Complex in Makkah Mukarramah, where expert craftsmen spent months creating the sacred covering.
The cloth is decorated with Quranic verses and Islamic patterns embroidered with gold and silver threads.
The annual Kaaba cover replacement is regarded as one of the most important religious events of the year.
Thousands of worshippers gathered at Masjid al-Haram will witness the special moment in person, while millions more around the world are expected to watch through television and digital platforms.
Officials say the Kaaba cover replacement requires careful planning and precision. Each section of the old Kaaba Kiswah is removed before the new covering is placed on the Holy Kaaba. The entire process is conducted with great respect and attention to detail.
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The event coincides with the start of the Islamic New Year, making the occasion even more significant for Muslims around the globe. Every year, the Kiswah change ceremony symbolizes reverence, devotion, and service to Islam’s holiest site.
After the Kaaba cover replacement is completed, the old cloth is preserved through a special procedure. Parts of the previous Kiswah are later presented to Islamic institutions, respected personalities, and museums as valuable gifts.
For centuries, this tradition in Makkah Mukarramah has remained an important symbol of Islamic heritage. The annual ceremony in Makkah Mukarramah continues to inspire worshippers and strengthen their spiritual connection with the Holy Kaaba.
As preparations conclude in Makkah Mukarramah, Muslims everywhere eagerly await the beginning of the Islamic New Year and the sight of the newly installed Kiswah covering the House of Allah.
