THE KAABA
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped structure located at the center of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is considered the most sacred site in Islam and is known as the "House of God" . Here are some key points about the Kaaba: Qibla : The Kaaba is the direction (qibla) that Muslims face during their daily prayers. Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) : Located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, this stone is believed to have been given to Adam by God and is kissed or touched by pilgrims during the Hajj and Umrah. Kiswah : The Kaaba is covered with a black silk cloth known as the Kiswah, which is replaced annually. Tawaf : Pilgrims perform Tawaf, which involves circling the Kaaba seven times counterclockwise, as part of the Hajj and Umrah rituals. Maqam-e-Ibrahim : A stone pedestal near the Kaaba marks the spot where Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) stood while building the Kaaba. Meezab al-Rahmah : A small, gold-painted spout on the Kaaba's wall, used to pour rainwater out of th