Iran Press/Middle East: Being washed by Iran-made best rose water, the Curtain of Holy Kaaba was changed on the ninth day of Dul Hijjah following a tradition that is done annually at the time of Hajj, reported Iran Press.
After the dawn prayer on the ninth day of the month of Dul Hijjah, the old Curtain which is called Kiswa of the Kaaba is replaced by the new one.
The curtain a black pure silk cloth embroidered in gold and silver threads originally hung at the door of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah formerly known as Mecca. The embroidery includes verses from the Holy Koran.
It measures 3.20 by 6.20 meters (10.5 feet X 20.36 feet) and is mounted on a frame 4.75 X 7.70 meters (15.6 X 25.3 feet. Curtains have covered the door of the Holy Kaaba for centuries and are periodically changed. They are handcrafted by Saudi Arabian professional artisans in a special workshop in the Holy city of Mecca. 101/203
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