Preparation of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba is currently underway at the Kiswa factory.
The covering, made from high-quality silk, gold and silver, is completed over a period of ten months. A total of 159 workers are involved in the preparation of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba.
Materials used in the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba are imported from Italy and Germany.
It is pertinent to note that a new Kiswah is draped over the Kaaba every year due to the sanctity of the holy site.
The old Kiswah is distributed to various charitable organisations around the world.
Traditionally, the process of replacing the Kiswah took place on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. However, in 2022, this was moved to the first day of Muharram.
The new Kiswah comprises four separate panels and a curtain for the door. Approximately 850 kilograms of raw silk—dyed black within the complex—are used in its creation, along with 120 kilograms of gold wire and 100 kilograms of silver wire.
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On the other hand, the return of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after Hajj 2025 will begin on June 10, according to officials.
The first return flight, carrying 307 pilgrims who performed the short Hajj, will depart from Jeddah at 11:50 PM on June 10 and arrive in Islamabad at 3:00 AM.
On June 11, eight flights will bring pilgrims back to Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, and Karachi.
The Hajj return operation will conclude on July 10, after completing the repatriation of all pilgrims.
A total of 342 flights will be operated over the one-month return phase, bringing back 88,390 pilgrims under the government scheme.
Pakistan’s national, private, and Saudi airlines will participate in the Hajj operation.
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