Makkah, May 25, 2025 (27 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1446 AH) — As part of its efforts to raise religious and cultural awareness among visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is running an educational and historical exhibition titled "The First House" during the Hajj 1446 AH season, in the Third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque, opposite the late King Abdullah Gate (Gate No. 100).

The exhibition aims to highlight the story of the construction of the Holy Kaaba from the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to the modern era, in an interactive experience that combines history, precise information and modern technology, introducing the guests of God to the significance of this great Islamic symbol.

At a Glance: Themes of the Exhibition

  • The stages of the Holy Kaaba's construction through the ages.
  • The architectural and artistic changes it has undergone.
  • The tools used to maintain and wash the Kaaba.
  • Documentation of the stages of producing the Kiswah (the Kaaba's cloth covering).
  • The features and internal and external components of the Kaaba.

The exhibition welcomes visitors daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and is considered one of the most prominent cultural exhibitions held inside the Grand Mosque during the Hajj season, featuring interactive screens, visual displays and motion graphics that enrich the spiritual and educational experience of visitors to the House of God.

The exhibition aligns with the presidency's vision of promoting the message of the Two Holy Mosques globally, using modern display technology and providing accurate educational content that serves pilgrims and Umrah performers from different languages and cultures, helping instill faith-based values and a historical connection to the holy sites.