In Pictures: Here is how Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa is maintained

Modern methods and premium materials are utilized to maintain the Kiswa, or black cloth covering the Holy Kaaba, located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam.

How the holy Kaaba Kiswa is taken care of — Regular upkeep of the the holy Kaaba Kiswa includes all-out cleaning and tightening the cloth covering from all sides. Image Credit: SPA

The cube-shaped structure, which Muslims all over the world direct in their prayers, has its Kiswa checked daily and is the subject of routine maintenance carried out by a Saudi team comprising experts with a 29-year experience, according to a state agency in charge of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has lifted the lower part of the Kiswa by about 3 meters and covered the raised area with white cotton fabric (approximately two meters in width from the four sides). (SPA)

According to the Saudi news agency SPA, any observations are dealt with right away in accordance with the highest criteria of accuracy and excellent performance in a record amount of time. Thorough cleaning and tightening the fabric covering from all sides are also parts of routine maintenance.