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Emir washes the Kaaba

Emir washes the Kaaba
October 18, 2016 | 12:15 AM
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October 18, 2016 | 12:15 AM
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On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal washed the Holy Kaaba with Zamzam and rose water on Monday. The Emir was received at the Grand Mosque by Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, chief of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, and several senior officials. Participants in the washing ceremony included princes, ministers, officials, members of Islamic diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom, and a group of citizens. — SPA
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