Al-Kaaba's Shadherwaan

Al-Kaaba's Shadherwaan is the white marble belt that surrounds the lower part of al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa's wall at the level of circumambulation. It is called Taazir because it resembles an Izaar (a traditional lower garment worn by men). It is distinguished by its elevated design on the western, southern, and eastern sides, along with its gold rings that are attached to al-Kaaba's Kiswa below its wall on all sides except the northern side and below the door of al-Kaaba.

Kaaba Shadherwaan was constructed as a reinforcement for the wall of al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa and to protect it from the risks of floods. It is not considered part of al-Kaaba itself but was added as structural support.

Al-Kaaba's Shadherwaan has witnessed several repairs and renovations throughout the centuries. Most notably, there was a significant renovation in 1147. Additionally, it was renewed in 1239, 1262, and 1272.

During the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, specifically in 1996, al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa underwent comprehensive restoration, including the renewal of the Shadherwaan. The old Shadherwaan marble was replaced with new marble that matched the colors of the Grand Mosque. Additionally, some pieces of the old marble were preserved under the area of the al-Kaaba's door.

The renewal of al-Kaaba's Shadherwaan witnessed a renovation during the reign of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, specifically in 2016. This renovation included replacing the marble associated with it and renewing the golden rings used to secure the covering of al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa.

Al-Kaaba's Shadherwaan was composed of thirty-six marble slabs with a thickness of approximately seven cm. Among these, thirteen slabs stretched from the Yamani corner to the Black Stone, fifteen extended from the Yamani corner to the Iraqi corner, and eight were positioned between al-Kaaba's door and the Levantine corner. The weight of these slabs ranged between 110 kg pillars and 225 kg pillars with a length of 48.7 m.