*MAKKAH – The annual ceremony to change the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba held in earlymorning on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims havegathered to perform the Hajj.*
According to the details garnered, the new cover has been prepared withestimated 120 kg pure gold, 100 kg silver and 670 kg silk fiber.Approximately 7 million riyals have been spent on the preparation of theGhilaf-e-Kaaba.
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The holy Kaaba is dressed in its new Kiswa on the Day of Arafat everyyear.The ‘Kiswa’ is woven from pure silk, and embellished by gold-platedthread illustrating verses from the Holy Quran. It is classified as a workof Islamic art produced by top-skilled craftsmen.
The cover, inscribed with verses from the Holy Quran, is prepared inDar-ul-Kiswa factory, which was established 78 years ago.
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The gold Ghilaf, that covers four walls and the door of Kaaba, will be torninto pieces and gifted to foreign dignitaries.
The government officials and foreign dignitaries attending the ceremonywhich started after Fajr prayer that would take several hours tillcompletion.
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and comprises a journey to Makkahto perform religious rituals described in the Holy Quran.
