{"id":47504,"date":"2025-01-27T13:49:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=47504"},"modified":"2025-01-27T13:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:49:39","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-whats-inside-makkahs-holy-kaaba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/news\/feature\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-whats-inside-makkahs-holy-kaaba\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About What\u2019s Inside Makkah\u2019s Holy Kaaba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Holy Kaaba isn\u2019t just one of Saudi Arabia\u2019s most visited gems, it\u2019s the heart of Islam and a breathtaking symbol of faith. Lovingly maintained by Saudi officials, it welcomes millions of visitors who come to marvel at its beauty and spiritual significance. But many wonder as to what&#8217;s inside this beautiful site, as only a select few are granted access to this sacred space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep reading to uncover what lies within this iconic treasure!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Kaaba features 3 wooden pillars to support the structure, which feature hanging lamps<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47505\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"651\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430-medium.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430-large.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132415\/kaaba_2387430-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The interior features three wooden pillars that support the structure, and the space is adorned with a stunning golden design that adds to its ethereal beauty. There are also some gorgeous silver, golden, and brass lamps that hang along the pillars.<\/p>\n<h2>There&#8217;s also a marble box to hold buhoor and other scents&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132504\/kaaba_4828703.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47506 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132504\/kaaba_4828703-e1737973533292.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132504\/kaaba_4828703-e1737973533292.jpg 372w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132504\/kaaba_4828703-e1737973533292-250x177.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132504\/kaaba_4828703-e1737973533292-120x85.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Holy Kaaba is delicately infused with the aroma of rare bukhoor, its fragrance beautifully filling the sacred interior.<\/p>\n<h2>Then there&#8217;s the famous Bab Al Tawbah which leads to the roof staircase<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47507 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM-large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM-large.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM-medium.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM-768x776.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM-120x121.png 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132755\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.26.59%E2%80%AFPM.png 1118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The door is a striking gold color that actually leads to the staircase heading to the roof of the Holy Kaaba. Right next to the door is a plate that features a message in Arabic.<\/p>\n<h3>The message reads:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132942\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.28.56%E2%80%AFPM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47508 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132942\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.28.56%E2%80%AFPM-large.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132942\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.28.56%E2%80%AFPM.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27132942\/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-1.28.56%E2%80%AFPM-120x210.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u201cIn the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. All praise is for Allah, lord of the worlds and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the most noble of messengers, our leader Muhammad and upon his family and upon all of his companions. The renovation of the stairs of the blessed Ka\u2019ba was carried out under the instruction of his eminence, custodian of the two noble sanctuaries, King Khaled bin Abdul Aziz Aal Sau\u2019d in the month of Rabi\u2019 Al Awwal, 1397 AH. May Allah accept his pious deeds. Ameen.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>There&#8217;s also special markings on the floor in place of where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to have prayed<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27133054\/place-of-prophets-prayer-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-47509 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27133054\/place-of-prophets-prayer-2-large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27133054\/place-of-prophets-prayer-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27133054\/place-of-prophets-prayer-2-medium.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27133054\/place-of-prophets-prayer-2-small.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/27133054\/place-of-prophets-prayer-2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Holy Kaaba is meticulously cleaned with the utmost care, a process that reflects Saudi Arabia&#8217;s deep respect for this sacred symbol. Every year, a special team of workers, known for their dedication and precision, takes part in cleaning the Kaaba\u2019s interior. They use a combination of rose water, zamzam water, and rare scents like bukhoor to purify the space. The walls are wiped down with cloths, and the floors are scrubbed, all while maintaining the utmost reverence.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Saudi officials ensure that the Kaaba remains in pristine condition, symbolizing not only the Kingdom\u2019s commitment to faith but also its devotion to preserving one of Islam\u2019s most valuable treasures.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Holy Kaaba isn\u2019t just one of Saudi Arabia\u2019s most visited gems, it\u2019s the heart of Islam and a breathtaking symbol of faith. Lovingly maintained by Saudi officials, it welcomes millions of visitors who come to marvel at its beauty and spiritual significance. 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