Meet Sheikh Saleh Al Shaiba: The Key Holder Of Makkah’s Holy Kaaba

Sheikh Saleh is a descendant of the Shaiba tribe, who are the designated key-holders for the Holy Kaaba. The Bani Shaiba or the sons of Shaiba are the tribe that hold the keys to the holy site. By this it doesn’t just mean holding the keys, it quite litereally translates to taking care of the Kaaba. This includes opening, cleaning and washing it, and re-placing the cloth. He is in charge of making sure the Kaaba is washed twice a year with ONLY rose water and Zamzam.