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Rare Astronomical Phenomenon Will See the Sun Align Perfectly Vertical Over the Holy Kaaba Tomorrow
A Biannual Phenomenon A massive astronomical event will occur directly over the Holy Kaaba tomorrow. The sun will align perfectly vertical over the sacred structure. This rare alignment happens at exactly 12:26 PM local Makkah time. The sun
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Steeped in history: The Kaaba’s cover Kiswa
In a tradition dating back centuries, a new black curtain, or Kiswa, is draped around the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah once a year. The fabric is made of high-quality silk, with verses of the
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Secret Behind the Coolness of Haram Mosque Floor Under the Hot Sun
Ever wondered the purpose behind the coolness under your feet at the Grand Mosque and around holy Kaaba? What is that keeps the floor cool notwithstanding amid taking off temperatures? The explanation behind this are not any
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'Special gift' from Kaaba for Muslim football star Mesut Ozil
An European football star Mesut Ozil has been gifted an special piece of the Kaaba's Kiswah - a rare and priceless gift for any
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VIDEO: Mecca's holy Kaaba cleaning - Here's how it's done
The ceremony is a piece of the tradition set by Prophet Muhammad. Dignitaries clean within dividers of the Kaaba using materials dipped in Zamzam
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Doors of holy Kaaba opened for Pakistani President
Doors of Holy Kaaba were opened for President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi who is in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, reported
Read MoreDoors of Kaaba opened for Pakistan PM Imran Khan; performs Umrah
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan performed Umrah in Makkah on Wednesday during his Saudi visit. In a video posted on his Instagram handle, Khan is seen exiting the holy Kaaba. A crowd was waiting for him as he stepped outside the holy Kaaba. In
Read MoreThe storm in Makkah reveals the hidden door of the Holy Kaaba
Heavy Storm: During the Hajj 2018, a rare and unexpected storm hit Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The massive storm was observed on August 19, 2018. On Sunday, in noon the storms hit the Holy city. Heavy rains were also observed in Madina. The storm was
Read More8 Facts every Muslims should know about the Kiswa (the cover of the Holy Kaaba)
Even today in the Holy city of Makkah, a 4,000-year-old ritual is being practiced with complete enthusiasm. A new Kiswa (the cover of the Holy Kaaba) or Cover is placed on the Holy Kaaba every year on the 9th of Dhul Hijja, which is coinciding with
Read MoreVideo: Kaaba's Kiswa changing ceremony in Makkah
The annual ceremony to replace the covering (Kiswa) of the holy Kaaba began early morning today (Monday) in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform the Haj. There is no greater day to do the annual changing of the
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