King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa

Saudi Arabia has paid great attention to kiswa since the reign of the Founding King, Abdulaziz ibn Abdulrahman Al-Saud. In 1927, a special workshop for making kiswa was established, producing the first Saudi clothing. However, in 1977, it was replaced by the Kiswa Factory, located in Om Al-Joud, Makkah. 

King Abdulaziz's sons also showed great interest in the kiswa; during the reign of King Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz Al-Saud, electronic systems, advanced equipment and electronic devices were employed in the process. During the reign of King Salman ibn Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the name was changed to "King Abdulaziz Complex for Kiswa, and it is currently supervised by the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. 

Visiting the complex offers you the chance to explore one of the top silk knitting and embroidery facilities and the production stages implemented by 200 professionals. Moreover, you will learn about the history of the complex and how kiswa is changed every year. The complex contains several sections, including Machine Knitting, Manual Knitting. Printing, the Band, Gold Works, Knitting and  Kiswa Assemblage.

Muslims used to look forward to seeing the ceremony of changing the kiswa on Dhu Al-Hijja, 9, after al-Fajr prayer. However, in 1444 Hijri/2022 AD the date was changed to Muharram 1. 

The factory welcomes its Muslim visitors to immerse in an unforgettable experience of sewing and weaving the Kiswah, Individuals can visit the complex and make reservations, while companies and groups affiliated with the campaign must make reservations through the website of the General Presidency for the affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.