Changing the Kiswa, the ceremonial covering of the Kaaba, occurs annually on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, coinciding with the eve of Hajj, a pivotal moment in the Islamic calendar. (Source: Pexels)
Few rituals encapsulate the convergence of faith, history, and cultural identity as poignantly as the annual replacement of the Kiswa, the ceremonial black silk covering of the Kaaba. Taking place on the Day of Arafah, during the Hajj pilgrimage in Dhul Hijjah, the event exemplifies the meticulous balance between tradition and modernity that defines…
