A surprising video has gone viral showing a cat walking around the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Makkah, in a way that looks like it is doing Tawaaf.
The short clip, shared widely on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X in February 2026, has millions of views and sparked a big debate: Is it real, or is it made with AI?
In the video, the cat calmly walks in circles around the Kaaba, following the same path as pilgrims. It moves slowly and steadily, almost as if it understands the importance of the place. Many people found it cute and spiritual, calling it a “sign from Allah” or a “blessed animal.” Comments like “MashaAllah, even animals respect the Kaaba” and “This cat is doing Tawaaf better than some humans” filled social media.
But others quickly said it looked too perfect and suspected it was created using artificial intelligence (AI). Deepfake and AI video tools can now make very realistic scenes, including animals in holy places.
Some users pointed out small details, like the cat’s movement or background shadows, that seemed unnatural. Fact-check pages and tech experts on X also noted that no official news from Saudi authorities or Haram officials confirmed a real cat doing Tawaaf.
Whether real or AI-made, the video brought smiles and reminded people of the peace and beauty of Makkah. It also shows how fast AI content spreads and how careful we must be before believing what we see online. In the holy month of Ramadan, the clip became a light-hearted topic, mixing wonder, faith, and questions about technology.
