Makkah calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari’s legacy in Kaaba kiswa

article author: SPA Author: Sun, 2026-06-14 19: 04 MAKKAH: Over the years, the Holy Kaaba’s kiswa has been crafted by skilled artisans who shaped its artistic character. The late calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari is among the most notable for his work in Arabic calligraphy and Islamic design. Born in Makkah in 1917, Bukhari grew up in a cultural environment that valued Islamic arts and showed early talent in Arabic calligraphy. His talent developed into a long career serving the Holy Kaaba, during which he refined and beautified the Arabic inscriptions and decorative elements of the kiswa. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari Kaaba kiswa

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