The annual Ghusl-e-Kaaba ceremony would be held at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia on Muharram 15 (August 2) after Fajr prayers.
The practice would be performed by Makkah’s Governor Prince Khalid al-Faisal.
Prince Khaled will wash the inside of the Holy Kaaba with a mixture of Zamzam and rose water.
After the Ghusl-e-Kaaba, the Governor will perform Tawaaf, which is part of the holy ritual.
The Kabah Washing Ceremony is an event that dates back to the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Some traditions state that The Prophet (PBUH) used to wash the Kabah twice a year. First in Muharram and the other before the beginning of the month of Ramadan.
What is used to wash the Kabah?
The Day before the Ceremony, appointed members of the General Presidency make washing liquid which is used to clean the Holy Kabah. The Liquid mixed together are usually: Rose Water, Oud, Itar (Perfume). The Quality of these Ingredients is top class and the cost may reach up to thousands of Saudi Riyals.
Who Takes Part in the Ghusl?
People are often angry regarding the People Participating in the Kabah Wash. They feel it breaks the rule of the Haram when security guards keep away the local pilgrims and high officials only take part in it. If we think about security and crowd control, then it’s quite impossible for all the people to participate in the wash, because at any time of the day there are at least 1000 people present. If they do then Allah Forbid incidents can take place such as a Stampede which can go out of control very fast
