Kiswah, the golden drape covering Kaaba in Mecca, will be on display for first time at…, from…
The literal meaning of Kiswah is cloak. It is a black cloth with intricately embroidered cloth, which covers the Kaaba. The ...
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Imran Qureshi’s Between Sacred Cities is the largest installation at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
Artist Imran Qureshi has unveiled Between Sacred Cities at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah. His is ...
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Saudi Arabia launches Art Biennale to boost culture and tourism
As part of its “Saudi Vision 2030” programme, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launches the second edition of the Islamic Arts ...
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Explained: The story of the Kiswah, sacred cloth that covers the Holy Kaaba in Mecca
For the first time, the full Kiswah will be displayed outside Mecca. It will be the central element of the Islamic Arts ...