In a historic first, women have joined the annual ceremony to replace the Kiswa, the holy covering of the Kaaba, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant step towards gender inclusion at Islam’s holiest site.
Female employees from the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque played a role in the sacred tradition. Alongside 159 skilled craftsmen, these women participated in the meticulous process of replacing the Kiswa.
The Kiswa, a black cloth adorned with intricate gold and silver embroidery, is replaced annually in a grand ceremony. The new Kiswa consists of 16 pieces forming the belt and seven pieces below it, which were ceremonially draped over the Kaaba.
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This event is a significant symbol of progress in Saudi Arabia, where women are increasingly taking on roles in various sectors. The participation of women in the Kaaba Kiswa replacement ceremony demonstrates a growing commitment to gender equality within the Kingdom.
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