A general view of the Holy Kaaba during the annual ceremony to wash the Holy Kaaba. Photo / X
VIDEO: Holy Kaaba washed with Zamzam and rose water in sacred ceremony
- Last updated: July 11, 2025 | 17:01
Gulf Today Report
The ceremony of washing the Holy Kaaba unfolds in three main, meticulously executed stages, each characterised by extreme care and precision.
The process begins with the preparation phase, utilising a special blend of 20 liters of Zamzam water, 80 ml of specialised oud oil, and 540 ml of Taif rose water.
Following preparation, the washing stage involves the application of 11 liters of dedicated perfume for washing the Holy Kaaba, along with 3 ml of musk.
Finally, the ceremony concludes with the perfuming and fumigation stage, employing 500 ml of Taif rose oil and 500 grams of fine oud incence.
MAKKAH DEPUTY GOVERNOR WASHES HOLY KAABA ON BEHLAF OF KING SALMAN
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud Bin Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz was honoured with the task of washing the Holy Kaaba.
Upon his arrival, the deputy governor performed the ritual washing of the interior of the Holy Kaaba using Zamzam water mixed with rose water.
This was carried out by rubbing the interior walls with pieces of cloth pre-soaked in the specially prepared mixture, provided by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.
Several officials, members of the Islamic diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom, and the custodians of the Kaaba joined the deputy governor in washing the Holy Kaaba.
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque affirmed that the Holy Kaaba's washing is conducted with the utmost care and precision, a reflection of the Kaaba's elevated status and in keeping with its sanctity and deeply rooted place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide.
The washing process, known as 'Ghusl,' always follows the replacement of the Kiswa which took place on the first day of the Islamic New Year.
The authority also emphasised that all materials used are carefully prepared in advance to ensure the highest levels of purity and sanctity, following the latest and most advanced standards and service systems for this globally significant event.