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Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Holy Kaaba washed using 40 litres of Zamzam water in annual ritual
In a revered annual tradition, the Holy Kaaba in Makkah was ceremonially washed for the Hijri year 1447, in the presence of dignitaries and ambassadors from several Muslim countries accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The washing process, known as 'Ghusl', always follows the replacement of the Kiswa which took place on the first day of the Islamic New Year. During the Ghusl ritual, the doors of the Kaaba — Islam's holiest site — are opened, and its interior is cleansed by wiping the walls with cloths soaked in a blend of Zamzam water and rose water. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This year's Kaaba washing was performed by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region on behalf of Saudi King alman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Following the ritual, Prince Saud performed Tawaf prayer. The event, which took place after Fajr prayer on Thursday, saw heavy security presence. ð��¹ جÙ�Ù�د اÙ�Ù�Ù�اذ اÙ�خاصة Ù�Ø£Ù�Ù� اÙ�Øج Ù�اÙ�عÙ�رة Ø®Ù�اÙ� â�§ #ذسÙ�_اÙ�Ù�عبة â�© اÙ�Ù�شرÙ�Ø©. — اÙ�Ø£Ù�Ù� اÙ�عاÙ� (@security_gov) July 10, 2025 State guests including ambassadors of Muslim countries participated in the Ghusl Kaâ��bah ceremony — Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) July 10, 2025 What is Kaaba washed with? The process of washing the Kaaba consists of three main stages. First, the preparation stage using 40 litres of Zamzam water divided into two gallons and mixed with Taif rose water and a special oud oil. Then there is the actual washing stage, where the walls and interiors of the Kaaba are washed. Finally, there is the perfuming and incense stage which involves Taif rose oil and premium oud incense. The whole process uses: 40 litres of Zamzam water divided into two gallons of silver 540 millilitres of Taif rose water 24 millilitres of high-quality Taif rose oil 24 millilitres of Oud oil 3 millilitres of musk to perfume the walls and floor of the Kaaba Saudi authorities clarified that all materials used in the ritual were carefully prepared in advance "to ensure the highest levels of purity and sanctity". Take a look at photos from the annual religious ceremony here:
Reuters
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan says Israel attacks aimed to sabotage Iran nuclear talks
ANKARA, June 21 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Israel's attacks on Iran right before a new round of nuclear talks with the United States aimed to sabotage the negotiations, and it showed Israel did not want to resolve issues through diplomacy. Speaking at a foreign ministers' meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul, Erdogan urged countries with influence over Israel not to listen to its "poison" and to seek a solution to the fighting via dialogue without allowing a wider conflict. He also called on Muslim countries to increase their efforts to impose punitive measures against Israel on the basis of international law and United Nations' resolutions.
Washington Post
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
What to know about Trump's order to restrict travel from 19 countries
President Donald Trump announced restrictions on individuals coming to the United States from more than dozen countries on Wednesday, broadening a policy from his first term and amplifying the administration's stringent approach to immigration. The ban, which is set to go into effect on Monday, has been criticized by rights groups for targeting several African and majority Muslim nations, and for appearing to capitalize on a moment of public grief after Sunday's attack in Boulder, Colorado. Trump's previous 2017 travel ban had two iterations before a third was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018, and some legal experts expect the new restrictions will also face legal challenges. Here's what to know.
