Ghilaf-e-Kaaba changing ceremony
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The annual ritual to change Ghilaf-e-Kaaba was held at Masjid Al-Haram in Saudi Arabia where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform Hajj.
As per details, the new cover has been prepared with estimated 120 kilograms pure Gold, 100 kilograms Silver and 670 kilograms Silk fiber.
Approximately seven million Riyals have been spent on the preparation of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba.
The covering cloth of the Kaaba, known as Kiswa, is changed on 9th Zilhaj every year after Fajr Prayer on the day of Arafat that is main pillar of the Hajj.
The Ghilaf, inscribed with verses of the holy Quran is prepared by dozens of weaving experts in Dar-ul-Kiswa factory with the cost of millions Saudi Riyals.
The old Ghilaf e Kaaba would be divided into pieces and would be gifted to the foreign dignitaries.
