Kaaba Kiswa replaced for Islamic New Year

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Middle East

Kaaba Kiswa replaced for Islamic New Year

In a time-honoured tradition, Saudi Arabia replaced the covering of the Kaaba, known as the Kiswa, on June 26, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447.