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They'd probably need to be wealthy imams given that scripture is sewn into the covering in gold. And it's not a cover that lasts either, it's usually cut up in the end for souvenirs or to shelter some poorer pilgrims. It has to be continually re-manufactured.

It could be argued Suleiman had charge over it, but now he's gone. I'd probably venture to suggest Ethiopia should, but you never explored it so it's safe to say they're not stewards of the cover.


And unrelated: [url=http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-34697724]Have some old-ass photos of 19th century Beijing.[/url]