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Kaaba's Kiswah and Hajj Rituals
The Kaaba in Mecca is covered with a silk cloth known as the Kiswah, which weighs 670kg and features 200kg of gold and silver thread. This tradition is central to the Hajj pilgrimage.
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At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
2026-05-25 09:46 UTC