Kaaba

Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa displayed outside Makkah for the first time

For the first time in history, the sacred covering of the Holy Kaaba, known as… Read More

6 months ago

Sun to align with holy Kaaba in ‘zero shadow’ position Tomorrow

Astronomers said the celestial phenomenon called “zero shadow” occurs twice every year at the Grand… Read More

4 years ago

Bridge around Kaaba to be demolished by next month: authorities

RIYADH: The work on demolition of mataf (makeshift bridge facilitating circumambulation of Holy Kaaba) is… Read More

9 years ago

Ceremonial washing of Holy Kaaba held

MAKKAH: Emir of Makkah region Prince Khaled Al-Faisal today gave a holy bath to the Kaaba… Read More

10 years ago

The Kaaba over the years — in pictures

Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca for the Hajj every year. Muslims travel to Islam’s most… Read More

10 years ago

Groups like Daesh causing damage to Islam, says Saudi grand mufti

MOUNT ARAFAT: Saudi Arabia’s top religious figure on Wednesday said Muslims are bound to foil… Read More

10 years ago