Cairo/Mecca, July 9, 2025
The revered Ghusl Kaaba ceremony, during which the interior of Islam’s holiest site is ritually cleaned, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025. This marks the 15th of Muharram, 1447 AH, in the Islamic lunar calendar.
Each year, dignitaries, senior religious figures, and custodians of the Two Holy Mosques participate in washing the Kaaba’s inner walls using a sacred mixture of Zamzam water, rose water, and oud, symbolizing spiritual renewal and purification. The private ritual follows the Fajr prayer, though its significance resonates with over a billion Muslims worldwide.
Held twice annually, the Ghusl ceremony serves both a physical and spiritual function. Though participation is limited to invited attendees, the event is shared globally through media coverage, reinforcing communal devotion and reverence.
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