In pictures ... the tools used to wash the Holy Kaaba

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The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has set up a virtual exhibition aimed at documenting and highlighting the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving the Two Holy Mosques, caring for their visitors, and informing the beneficiaries of the support, care and care provided to them, so that they can perform their rituals with ease and ease.

In light of the Corona pandemic, and on the occasion of washing the Holy Kaaba, the exhibition displays some of the tools used in the washing process.

The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs quoted the Deputy General Presidency for the Affairs of the Holy Kaaba Complex, Exhibitions and Museums, Mr. Abdul Hamid bin Saeed Al-Maliki as saying that the tools used to wash the Holy Kaaba are all made of copper and were specially made for this occasion, and they are made up of a number of tools, including 4 gallons with a capacity of 10 liters It contains the mixture for washing the Kaaba, which consists of 4 toles of luxurious oud oil, rose fragrance and rose water mixed with Zamzam water.

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Al-Maliki continued: “In addition to this, a group of tolls of Taif roses and amber are mixed with the blessed Zamzam water, and 4 straw brooms with silver handles are used, which are used to sweep freckles and impurities inside the Kaaba, and before washing, an inscription on it is“ The Kaaba is the glue ” The scent is removed, and the walls are washed clean with light. ”Al-Maliki added:“ We use 4 other mops with silver-coated handles, which are used to wipe the walls of the Kaaba in high places and far out of reach. Wash "," and use 4 pieces of cloth with wooden handles to wipe the floors of the Kaaba and dry the washing water with it.

Al-Maliki stated that the exhibition was designed to deal with the conditions of the Corona pandemic.