The production of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba is currently in progress at the Kiswa factory.
This sacred covering, meticulously crafted from high-quality silk, gold, and silver, requires a ten-month period for its completion. A total of 159 skilled workers are engaged in the preparation of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba.
The materials utilized in the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba are sourced from Italy and Germany.
It is noteworthy that a fresh Kiswah is draped over the Kaaba annually, emphasizing the sanctity of the holy site.
The old Kiswah is subsequently distributed to various charitable organizations worldwide.
Traditionally, the process of replacing the Kiswah took place on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. However, in 2022, this ritual was shifted to the first day of Muharram.
The new Kiswah consists of four distinct panels and a curtain specifically designed for the Kaaba’s door. Its creation requires approximately 850 kilograms of raw silk, which is dyed black within the factory complex, along with 120 kilograms of gold wire and 100 kilograms of silver wire.
Pakistani Hajj Pilgrims’ Post-Hajj Return Operations to Begin on June 10
Separately, officials have confirmed that the return of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia following Hajj 2025 is scheduled to commence on June 10.
The inaugural return flight, carrying 307 pilgrims who performed the short Hajj, will depart from Jeddah at 11:50 PM on June 10 and is expected to arrive in Islamabad at 3:00 AM.
On June 11, eight subsequent flights will transport pilgrims back to Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, and Karachi.
The comprehensive Hajj return operation is set to conclude on July 10, by which time all pilgrims will have been repatriated.
Throughout this one-month return phase, a total of 342 flights will be operated, facilitating the return of 88,390 pilgrims under the government scheme.
Pakistan’s national airline, various private airlines, and Saudi airlines are all slated to participate in this Hajj operation.
