JEDDAH — The Islamic Arts Biennale showcasing two rare masterpieces from the Kaaba ... once adorned the columns and walls inside the Holy Kaaba. They are part of a centuries-old tradition ...

"Some of the pieces are from inside the Kaaba, which is very rare. "And some of the pieces are from inside the Prophet Muhammad's tomb, which you don't usually get to see unless you're a member of ...

The artefacts, including the Kiswa, a 29ft-long (9m) cloth that covers the Kaaba at the centre of the mosque in Makkah.