Unsealed DOJ documents reveal that in 2017, Jeffrey Epstein acquired three pieces of the Kiswa (the sacred cloth of the Kaaba), coordinated by an Emirati businesswoman and a Saudi contact, and shipped to his residence in the US Virgin Islands.
Labeled as "artwork," the fragments—noted for their profound spiritual value—were processed through Epstein-linked entities, sparking significant outrage due to the religious sanctity of the materials and their unauthorized handling.
Newly released documents from the US Department of Justice pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein reveal emails that detail the shipment of sacred cloth pieces from the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to the United States.
These materials, part of an extensive cache disclosed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, indicate that the arrangement was facilitated through contacts associated with the United Arab Emirates and ultimately delivered to Epstein himself.
The correspondence is dated between February and March 2017
The emails involve Emirati businesswoman Aziza Al-Ahmadi, who coordinated with Abdullah Al-Maari, a Saudi-based contact, to procure and ship three pieces of the Kiswa—the black, gold-embroidered cloth that adorns the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site.
Al-Ahmadi described the items in a March 22, 2017, email as having been touched by "minimum 10 million Muslims" during tawaf rituals, emphasizing their spiritual value by noting they carried "prayers, tears, and hopes."
The shipment was labeled as "artwork from Saudi Arabia" and included both inner and outer Kiswa fragments.
Epstein's associate, Daphne Wallace, played a key role in managing the logistics on the US side, while Chalmer Stauffer handled customs clearance and transportation.
Records show the package routed from Saudi Arabia through Miami to Epstein's residence in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, under the auspices of LSJE LLC, an entity linked to Epstein.
Invoices and delivery confirmations confirm the successful transfer, with payment details also documented in the files.
The Kiswa holds profound religious importance in Islam, annually replaced during the Hajj pilgrimage and traditionally distributed in limited pieces as diplomatic gifts or for charitable purposes.
Its potential desecration or unauthorized handling could provoke significant controversy within Muslim communities.
Public reactions, as reflected in social media discussions, express speculation and anger regarding motives.
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