8 Interesting Facts About The Kaaba
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The Kaaba in Mecca is a central cuboid structure in Islam, rebuilt several times since its supposed construction.
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It serves as the focal point of Islamic prayers and the Qibla for Muslims worldwide.
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It is covered with a large, black, silk and gold-embroidered cloth known as Kiswa.
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The Kiswa is replaced annually by the local Saudi Arabian government, which used to be sent from Egypt.
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Embedded in the southeastern corner of the Kaaba, the black stone is a famous stone is reddish-black and surrounded by a silver frame.
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Also known as Hajr e Aswad, the black stone is a combination of different types of rock cemented together.
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The Kaaba is the most sacred, special, and holiest place for Muslims worldwide.
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Originally more than 5000 years old, the foundation of the Kaaba was laid by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
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