The Kaaba, located within the Masjid al-Haram Mosque in Mecca (Saudi Arabia), is an immensely significant site in Islam.
The interior of the Kaaba is a simple yet intricate space covered with white and black marble, rose-colored marble walls up to four meters high, and green cloth adorned with Quranic verses. The space includes historical inscriptions and artifacts such as lanterns from various eras, including the Ottoman period. The space includes three wooden pillars, a staircase to the roof, and a large box storing Oud and Taif rose oils used for anointing and perfuming the Kaaba's walls.
Access to the Kaaba's interior is highly restricted.
Typically, only a select group of individuals, including high-ranking Islamic leaders, prominent religious scholars, custodians, and special guests of the Saudi government, are permitted entry. The general public and ordinary pilgrims are not allowed inside, making access a rare and honored privilege reserved for special occasions and significant figures within the Muslim community.
