Historic Achievement: Saudi’s Women Join Kaaba’s Kiswa Replacement Ceremony

In a historic and symbolic move, Saudi women from the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque participated in the ceremonial changing of the Kaaba’s Kiswa. This marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Significance of the Kaaba Kiswa The Kaaba’s Kiswa, the beautifully embroidered black cloth that covers the Kaaba, is of profound religious and cultural significance. It symbolizes the sanctity of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam. The annual replacement of the Kiswa is a tradition that dates back centuries, carried out with great reverence and precision. Role of Saudi Women This year’s ceremony was