On Behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region…

2026-05-29

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin ‘Abdulaziz Al Saud — may Allah preserve him — His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mish‘al bin ‘Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and ‘Umrah, handed over the Kiswah of the Ka‘bah to the family entrusted with the care of the Sacred House of Allah during an official ceremony reflecting the wise leadership’s care and attention towards the Ka‘bah and the Two Holy Mosques. The handover minutes were signed by His Excellency the Minister of Hajj and ‘Umrah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for the Care and Management of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah, and the Chief Caretaker of the Sacred House of Allah, ‘Abdulmalik bin Taha Al-Shaibi, marking the completion of the official procedures for the delivery of the new Kiswah. This ceremony marks the commencement of the replacement of the Kiswah of the Holy Ka‘bah at the beginning of Muharram 1448 AH, after the General Authority for the Care and Management of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque completed the production of the new Kiswah for this year according to the highest standards of precision and craftsmanship, reflecting the exceptional care that the Kingdom extends to the Sacred House of Allah. The handover of the Kiswah comes as an extension of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s firmly established approach in serving the Two Holy Mosques, and as a manifestation of the continuous care enjoyed by the Sacred House of Allah within the framework of ongoing efforts to provide the highest levels of service and attention to the holy sites of Islam. This annual occasion reflects the wise leadership’s — may Allah preserve it — concern for the Holy Ka‘bah and its commitment to preserving this great Islamic heritage, highlighting the elevated status the Kingdom accords to the Two Holy Mosques and those who visit them as Hajj pilgrims, ʿUmrah pilgrims, and visitors.

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