Why is a simple cube in Mecca so important? The Kaaba, draped in black silk and gold, is the spiritual epicenter of Islam, where millions gather each year for Hajj. Uncover its origins, symbolism ...

In Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the black cloth cover of the Kaaba — Islam’s holiest site — was replaced on Wednesday ahead of the Islamic New Year.

One of the duties of the Moslem on a had (pilgrimage) is to walk seven times around the Kaaba, the great black cube in Mecca that is the center of Islam and the symbol of God’s oneness.

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam pictured with his brother during Umrah near Khana-e-Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in this image released on March 9, 2025. — Instagram@safeerazam Pakistan's ...

Naannoo Amaaraa Godina Kaaba Gojjam aanaa Kaaba Meencaatti hidhattootni Faannoo magaalaa Meraawwii seenuun ''maaliif barsiiftu?'' jechuun barsiiftota afur butanii ajjeesuu bulchaan aanichaa beeksisan.

The workers distributed around the sides and roof of the holy Kaaba according to their specialisations, began by dismantling the old Kiswa and installing the new one, then fixing it at the corners ...

The King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa is the sole specialist entity responsible for the production of the Kiswa. The production stages are carried out within the complex through a ...

Dubai: With the annual Hajj pilgrimage set to begin in a few weeks, millions of Muslims preparing to visit Mecca will once again gather around the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam.

Dubai: Heba Mustafa, an Egyptian Umrah pilgrim from Qena Governorate, passed away while on fast and performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the holy month of Ramadan, local media ...

Holy Kaaba The Ceremony of Changing the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba The occasion was conducted with meticulous organisation.