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The Kiswa: Tracing a Thousand Years of Faith

Published Monday, May 25, 2026 · Updated May 26

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Al Jazeera has produced a feature exploring the history and cultural significance of the Kiswa, the cloth covering the Kaaba in Mecca. The report delves into its thousand-year history, emphasizing its deep connections to Islamic faith, traditional craftsmanship, and historical empires.

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  • The Kiswa is a cloth with deep roots in Islamic faith, craft, and empire, and its history spans a thousand years.

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    Al Jazeera explores the cultural and historical significance of the Kiswa, highlighting its deep roots in Islamic faith, craft, and empire over a thousand years, offering a non-Western perspective.

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