article author: SPA Sun, 2026-06-21 17: 30 RIYADH: An exhibition in Makkah is displaying six historic tiles from the 19th century which once adorned the halls of the Grand Mosque. These marble tiles, which date back to 1881 CE (1299 AH), feature elegant Arabic calligraphy and exceptional craftsmanship. Their inscriptions bear the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and four of the Prophet’s companions: Abu Bakr Al-Siddique, Omar bin Al-Khattab, Othman bin Affan and Ali bin Abi Talib. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: Makkah Grand Mosque Tiles



