Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman washes the Kaaba on behalf of King Salman - in pictures

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia visited the Grand Mosque in Makkah to wash the Holy Kaaba. All pictures: SPA
    Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia visited the Grand Mosque in Makkah to wash the Holy Kaaba. All pictures: SPA
  • The Crown Prince led the annual ceremony on behalf of his father King Salman.
    The Crown Prince led the annual ceremony on behalf of his father King Salman.
  • He offered prayers before leading the annual ceremony.
    He offered prayers before leading the annual ceremony.
  • During the ceremony, the Saudi monarch or his representative washes the interior of the Kaaba.
    During the ceremony, the Saudi monarch or his representative washes the interior of the Kaaba.
  • The shrine is cleaned with Zamzam water, mixed with rose water and fragrances.
    The shrine is cleaned with Zamzam water, mixed with rose water and fragrances.
  • The Crown Prince at prayer during the visit.
    The Crown Prince at prayer during the visit.
  • The Crown Prince was joined by dignitaries for the ceremony.
    The Crown Prince was joined by dignitaries for the ceremony.
  • The washing of the Kaaba is preceded and followed by prayer.
    The washing of the Kaaba is preceded and followed by prayer.