Previously, the cover of the Kaaba was changed every year on the 9th of Dhul Hajj; Photo: File
Riyadh: Like last year, this year too, the cover of the Kaaba will be changed on the 1st of Muharram.
According to Arab media, all the preparations for changing the cover of the Kaaba have been completed. This year, 120 kg of gold, 100 kg of silver and 670 kg of silk have been used in the preparation of the Kaaba cover.
Quranic verses are written on the gold and silver cover of the Kaaba in a charming style. Highly trained and highly skilled artisans took part in sewing the cover of the Kaaba.
The covering of the Kaaba is usually made up of 16 pieces, with a length of 50 feet and a width of between 35 and 40 feet.
Very fine, sophisticated and high quality cloth has been used for the covering of the Kaaba. Which is beautiful because of its attractiveness and maturity.
Generally, the cover of the Kaaba was changed every year on the 9th of Dhul-Hajj, but from last year, changing this routine, the cover of the Kaaba was changed on the 1st of Muharram, and this year too, this tradition was maintained.
The security arrangements for the ceremony of changing the cover of the Kaaba were also finalized.
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