MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal has led the annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, Muharram 15. Upon his arrival at Islam’s holiest site, Prince Saud washed the interior of the Kaaba with Zamzam water mixed with rose water and the finest oud. He led wiping the inner walls with cloths moistened with the mixture prepared by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. Several senior Saudi officials, members of the Islamic diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom, and the caretakers of the Holy Kaaba joined the deputy emir in washing the Kaaba. They include Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Muslim World League Secretary General Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid, President of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais. **media[2730345]** The washing of the Kaaba was carried out in three main stages marked by meticulous care and precision that reflect the reverence due to the time and place. Preparations began with 15 liters of Zamzam water, 15 liters of rose water, 15 liters of rose oil, and 100 ml of oud oil. The three stages are preparation, washing, then perfuming and incense burning. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said each stage is carried out with great care and precision, reflecting the status of the Holy Kaaba and befitting its deep-rooted place in the hearts of Muslims. The authority said all materials used are carefully prepared in advance in line with the latest and highest standards and service systems for this most revered Islamic event. The first stage of the Kaaba washing ceremony began early on Tuesday with the raising of the curtain of the Kaaba's door, in preparation for the main stage: the washing of the Holy Kaaba itself, carried out according to the highest standards of care and precision. **media[2730343]** The authority stated that the honoring, maintenance, and service of the Kaaba is a long-established tradition dating back to the reign of King Abdulaziz, founder of modern Saudi Arabia, and continuing through the era of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The authority has mobilized its technical, operational, and human resources for the occasion, supported by specialized teams to ensure the ceremony is conducted efficiently. The Kaaba washing ceremony began with sweeping the interior floor to remove dust before washing. Zamzam water mixed with rose perfume and fine oud is then prepared in copper vessels, and cloths soaked in the mixture are used to wipe the interior walls of the Kaaba. The three columns inside the Kaaba and its floor are also washed, followed by drying with specially designed cloths. The ceremony concluded with perfuming the walls using modern tools to ensure complete coverage of the Kaaba's interior.