Kaaba Sacred Cloth Shipped to Epstein? 2017 Emails Reveal UAE-Linked Contacts

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case have revealed that pieces of the sacred Kaaba cloth, known as the Kiswa, were shipped to the convicted sex offender in 2017 through UAE-linked contacts. The emails, dated February and March that year, detail the arrangement for three fragments of the black and gold-embroidered covering from Islam's holiest site in Mecca to be sent to Epstein's residence in the United States.

This development, part of ongoing disclosures from Epstein's files, highlights his extensive international network long after his 2008 conviction for sex offences.

The 2017 Correspondence

The correspondence involves UAE-based businesswoman Aziza al-Ahmadi working with a Saudi intermediary named Abdullah al-Maari to facilitate the shipment of the Kiswa pieces. Records show the items were transported by air freight from Saudi Arabia to Florida, with detailed coordination on invoices, customs documents, and logistics.

One piece came from inside the Kaaba, another from the previously used outer covering touched by pilgrims, and the third was an unused fragment made from the same material, labelled as artworks for customs clearance. The shipment arrived at Epstein's home in March 2017, years after he had served jail time and registered as a sex offender.

Emails include attachments like waybills and confirmations. In a related X post, analyst Sulaiman Ahmed outlined the roles of key coordinators and the documented route from Saudi Arabia via Miami to Epstein's property in the US Virgin Islands.

Key Figures in the Epstein Kaaba Cloth Shipment

Aziza al-Ahmadi, described as an Emirati businesswoman, took the lead in communications, emphasising the items' provenance and handling. Abdullah al-Maari managed the Saudi end, ensuring the pieces were sourced and prepared for export.

On Epstein's side, associate Daphne Wallace coordinated delivery, while Chalmer Stauffer handled logistics. Separate files include a 2014 photograph of Epstein with UAE billionaire Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem examining a cloth resembling the Kiswa, emailed to Epstein that year.

Leaked emails suggest Epstein facilitated meetings between Sulayem, CEO of DP World, and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The purpose remains unclear, but no evidence indicates official involvement from Saudi or UAE governments; contacts appear private.

Religious Significance and Public Reaction

The Kiswa holds profound meaning for Muslims, replaced annually with old pieces often distributed as revered artefacts. In one email, al-Ahmadi noted to Epstein, 'The black piece was touched by minimum 10 million Muslims of different denominations, Sunni, Shia and others.'

She added that pilgrims left their prayers, wishes, tears, and hopes on it during tawaf. Emails highlight their spiritual weight, with one piece from inside the Kaaba itself. Public calls grow for official Saudi and UAE probes into how revered relics reached Epstein's private collection, amid no responses from authorities or named intermediaries.

The Kiswa fragments were framed and declared as 'picture frames' or 'artwork' for customs. The revelation has sparked outrage online, viewed as desecration. Social media comments express shock, calling it a betrayal of faith.

Neither Saudi nor UAE authorities have commented on the Epstein Kaaba cloth disclosures. The files continue to expose Epstein's web of connections, prompting questions about sacred items in his possession.