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1. interactive.aljazeera.com › aje › 2021See how Mecca has changed over the past 100 years | Al ...

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   As the sun rises over Mecca on Sunday July 18, up to 60,000 pilgrims dressed in customary white robes called Ihram will begin their five-day long spiritual journey to seek forgiveness for...

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2. gulfnews.com › world › gulfFor first time in history, Saudi Arabia replaces Kaaba’s ...

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   Jul 30, 2022 · Dubai: Saudi Arabia has adorned the holy Kaaba with a new cover, making it the first time in the Kingdom’s history to replace the Kiswa on Muharram 1, instead of the 9th day of Dhu Al Hijjah...

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     Evolution of Kabba | Mecca 2000 BCE to 2021 | Kaabah Evolution Timeline | Makkah Transformation

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4. english.alarabiya.net › News › gulfSaudi Arabia resumes third phase of expansion project at ...

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   Jul 29, 2021 · Authorities in Saudi Arabia have resumed the third phase of the expansion project to develop construction and electromechanical works and architectural finishes at Mecca’s Grand Holy Mosque.

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5. gulfnews.com › world › gulfWatch: New Kiswa installed at Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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   1 day ago · Watch: New Kiswa installed at Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia 120kg gold, 100 kg silver and 1,000 kg of silk are used in the production of the Kiswa Published: July 07, 2024 09:58 WAM

6. www.youtube.com › watchEvolution of Kaaba | Mecca | 0 to 2021 - YouTube

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   Oct 1, 2021 · The video covers the evolution/history of Mecca/Makkah (Kaaba) from years 0 to ~2021. Makkah has changed drastically over the years; as seen in the video. Ho...

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7. www.arabnews.com › node › 1895886The history of the Holy Kaaba | Arab News

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   Jul 17, 2021 · The holy Kaaba is seen as the first group of pilgrims perform tawaf at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2021. (Reuters)

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   Who built the Kaaba?

   • Muslims believe that the prophet Abraham and his son, Ishmael built the Kaaba as the house of God. The structure has been built and rebuilt several times with the last major renovation taking place in 1996 to strengthen its foundation. Wherever they are in the world, Muslims face the direction of the Kaaba when performing their prayers.

   See how Mecca has changed over the past 100 years - Al Jazeera

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   What is a Kiswa in Mecca?

   • File picture from SPA Image Credit: SPA Mecca: A new covering (Kiswa) was installed early Sunday at the holy Kaaba in Mecca on the first day of the Islamic new year (1 Muharram, 1446h) by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

   Watch: New Kiswa installed at Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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   How long did it take to reach Mecca?

   • For hundreds of years pilgrims from all over the world would travel on camelback or by ship for weeks at a time to reach Mecca. With the convenience of modern air travel this journey can now be completed within hours. Click through the 8-image gallery below to see some of the iconic moments in history starting in 1889.

   See how Mecca has changed over the past 100 years - Al Jazeera

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   What is happening at Mecca's Grand Holy Mosque?

   • Authorities in Saudi Arabia have resumed the third phase of the expansion project to develop construction and electromechanical works and architectural finishes at Mecca’s Grand Holy Mosque. The contractor of the project said 60 licenses have been issued so far for the works related to the expansion project.

   Saudi Arabia resumes third phase of expansion project at Mecca’s Grand

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9. english.alarabiya.net › News › gulfThe Kaaba receives a new Kiswa to commemorate Eid al-Adha

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   Jul 19, 2021 · Saudi officials have replaced the Kiswa (the cloth cover) of the Kaabato commemorate the Day of Arafat and the start of Eid al-Adha, according to Saudi.