The black area in the middle of this casing is a rock called Hajr-e-Aswad (Back stone). This black stone is mounted on one of the corners of Holy Ka'ba. When Muslims start circumambulating the Ka'ba during pilgrimage, they start the walk in counter clockwise direction from this point. They kiss the black-stone or point towards it before starting the next round. It is believed to be the rock from the Heavens. Many people think that this was a meteoroid.
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