The annual practice of raising the Kiswah takes place in the Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia, where pilgrims come to perform the Hajj. After the Kiswah is hoisted, the white fabric (symbolising the Ihram) is draped around the Ka’bah. Each Read more…
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The annual practice of changing the Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) takes place at Saudi Arabia’s Masjid al-Haram. The Kiswah, a large piece of black silk with golden designs embroidered on it, is draped above the Kaaba to mark the start of the Read more…
For the past 17 years, a Sri Lankan couple has had the unique privilege to assist Hajj and Umrah pilgrims as well as visitors to Makkah’s Grand Mosque. Fatima started working at the Grand Mosque 17 years ago, and the Read more…
Physical distancing in the Two Holy Mosques commence today, Thursday, 26 Jumada Al Ula 1443. Live pictures from Masjid Al Haram (below) shows the re-placement of physical distancing stickers and the Mataaf during prayers earlier today as the worshipers adhere Read more…
The Al-Haram Mosque is one of the two holy temples of Islam. It is located in the center of the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. View beautiful images of Masjid Al-Haram during Jumu’ah prayers today, Friday, 20 Jumada Al Awwal Read more…
Located in the city of Mecca, Masjid Al Haram (The Sacred Mosque, or Great Mosque of Mecca) surrounds the Kaaba, the place which Muslims worldwide turn towards while offering daily prayers and is Islam’s holiest place. The Sacred Mosque, can Read more…
