Every Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story.
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MON · 2026-05-25 · 19:25 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0525-79111
NSR-2026-0525-79111News Report·EN·Human Interest
THE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTH
The Kiswa, the cloth covering the Kaaba in Mecca, is a significant object in Islam, faced by Muslims during prayer and seen by billions in images. Despite its widespread recognition, the story behind the Kiswa is largely unknown.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-25 · 19:25 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The Kiswa, the cloth covering the Kaaba in Mecca, is a significant object in Islam, faced by Muslims during prayer and seen by billions in images. Despite its widespread recognition, the story behind the Kiswa is largely unknown. The article aims to shed light on its history and significance. The Kaaba itself is a central point of worship for Muslims globally. The Kiswa's presence is a constant in the practice of Islam, yet its origins and the process of its creation remain a mystery to most.
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Billions have seen the Kiswa in photos.
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The Kiswa is faced by every Muslim on earth in prayer.
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Almost nobody knows the story of the Kiswa.
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muslim prayer
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