Masjid E Vali Blackburn
Historic Kiswa Exhibition Draws Huge Crowds to Masjid-e-Vali in Blackburn Masjid-e-Vali in Blackburn welcomed hundreds, if not thousands, of visitors for a remarkable Kiswa exhibition celebrating Islamic art, history, culture and sacred heritage. Organised by Kiswa Arts & Culture Gallery, the exhibition brought together families, scholars, community leaders, business figures and visitors from across Blackburn […]
Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre (AMIC)
A Landmark Weekend at Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre: Bringing the Legacy of the Holy Kaaba to Scotland What an extraordinary weekend it was at Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre (AMIC). Over the course of two unforgettable days, hundreds upon hundreds of visitors—and perhaps even well over a thousand across the weekend—walked through our doors […]
Danehouse Community Centre Burnley
A Memorable Kiswa Exhibition Brings the Community Together at Danehouse Community Centre Alhamdulillah, Danehouse Community Centre in Burnley was honoured to host a truly inspiring Kiswa Exhibition, welcoming hundreds of visitors from across the community for a day filled with learning, reflection and togetherness. The event was thoughtfully organised into two sessions, with the ladies’ […]
Eden Girls School Coventry
✨ What an unforgettable day at Eden Girls School Coventry! ✨ A huge thank you to Eden Girls School Coventry for hosting our Kiswah Exhibition – an incredible day filled with learning, inspiration, and community spirit. 💚 📚 From 10:00am–12:30pm, we welcomed Year 7–Year 10 students who immersed themselves in the history, craftsmanship, and significance […]
Masjid Falaah Birmingham
Kiswa Arts & Culture Gallery at Masjid Al Falaah, Birmingham The Kiswa Arts And Culture Gallery was honoured to bring its exhibition to Masjid Al Falaah, Birmingham, for a fantastic day celebrating Islamic heritage, art, and community The day began with a special morning session for students, children, and the masjid’s in-house team, offering an […]
The Grove Primary School Cambridge
Thousands Attend Cambridge Children’s Kiswa Exhibition at The Grove Primary School Friday 13th June 2025 Thousands of visitors attended the Children’s Kiswa Exhibition at The Grove Primary School in Cambridge, bringing the history and heritage of the Holy Kaaba and Madinah to life for children, families and the wider community. The day began at 10:00am […]
PMGS Kiswa Exhibition Weekend
PMGS Weekend Kiswa Exhibition – A Fantastic & Well-Received Event On the weekend of 16th & 17th May 2026, the Kiswa Arts & Culture Gallery had the honour of hosting a special exhibition at PMGS. We welcomed families, students, and members of the wider community for a truly memorable and educational experience ahead of the […]
LLoyds Virtual Session Muslim Network
On Thursday 7th May 2026, between 12:00pm and 1:00pm, the Kiswa Arts and Culture Gallery had the honour of delivering a special virtual session in collaboration with the Lloyds Banking Group Muslim Network The session included a presentation on the history and significance of the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, followed by a short curated […]
Qandeel – Ya Rahman Ya Raheem
The Qandeel Kiswa refers to the lamp-shaped embroidered motifs that appear on sections of the Kaaba’s covering. The word Qandeel (قنديل) means “lamp” or “lantern,” and the design is inspired by the Qur’anic imagery of light, most notably the verse: “Allāhu nūru as-samāwāti wal-arḍ” (Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth, Qur’an 24:35) The […]
Interior Kaaba Kiswa Green
The Kiswa for the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) adorning the walls of the inner chamber. Although it visually resembles the inner chamber cloth of the Kaaba it is subtly different with different inscriptions The inner green Kiswa covers sections of the Prophet’s noble chamber (PBUH) in Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Madinah. Specifically, it is part of […]