Pakistani author launches book on construction of Ka’aba Some speakers call the book historical, timely, and a remarkable effort by a Muslim architect Jeddah Published: 07 January ,2014: 12:00 ...

A construction that stands the test of time Entirely made of granite blocks, the Kaaba, feverishly protected by its black silk veil, has faced many upheavals. In 683, it was burned by the Umayyad ...

Its construction began in 1398 AH and was completed in 12 months. The oldest door of the Kaaba is one of Saudi Arabia’s historical and archaeological artefacts.

The Kaaba has witnessed many phases of construction throughout history, as mentioned in the Holy Quran, from Adam, Noah, Ibrahim, Quraysh and many other.

Though technically outside the Kaaba’s structure, it is considered a part of it. Pilgrims often pray within this area, which is believed to be the burial place of Prophet Ismail and his mother ...

One is raw, petrodollar-fueled capitalism. Mecca's planners are largely catering to wealthier pilgrims by focusing on construction of five-star hotels, surrounding the Kaaba in marble-sheathed luxury.

Ramadan 2025: Multilingual exhibit on history of Kaaba opens at Mecca's Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia. Construction stages retraced through visual displays, artifacts, interactive screens ...

Ahead of Eid Al-Adha, Saudi Arabia has completed the maintenance of the Holy Kaaba, ordered by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in June 2019, ahead of schedule.

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. Tens of skilled workers carefully raised the new ...