Lower Part of Kaaba’s Cover Raised as Pilgrims Begin Arriving for Hajj

IQNA – In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, officials at the Grand Mosque in Mecca have raised the lower part of the Kaaba's cloth covering, known as the Kiswah, by three meters.

According to the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, the procedure is part of routine preparations to welcome pilgrims during the 1446 AH Hajj season.

The process involves folding and securing the lower portion of the Kiswah, lifting it to a height of three meters, and covering the exposed area with a white cotton cloth approximately two meters wide.

This annual tradition is carried out to prevent the Kiswah from being touched or damaged during the pilgrimage, especially as large numbers of worshippers perform Tawaf (the ritual of circling the Kaaba).

The raised position helps preserve the integrity of the fabric amid the dense crowds.

Specialized teams manage the operation with adherence to safety standards and respect for the sanctity of the holy site.

The Kaaba, located at the center of the Grand Mosque, is Islam’s most sacred site and the focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage, which draws millions of Muslims from around the world each year.

 

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