Welcome to Saudi Arabia Stamps
A historic collection of 563 Saudi Arabia postage stamps
✨ Discovery of the day
Year: 1969
Holy Kaaba in Mecca - 10 piastre
Issued in the 1960s as part of Saudi Arabia's definitive series depicting important religious and architectural landmarks, this stamp commemorates the new arcade of the Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca. The arcade formed part of major expansion projects undertaken to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims visiting the holy city for Hajj and Umrah. These developments improved access, circulation, and facilities within Islam's holiest mosque while preserving its central religious significance. By featuring the new arcade of the Grand Mosque, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia highlighted its ongoing efforts to enhance services for pilgrims and maintain the holy sites. The issue celebrated an important achievement in the expansion and modernization of the Sacred Mosque, emphasizing the Kingdom's commitment to facilitating worship and accommodating the increasing numbers of Muslims who travel to Mecca from around the world each year.
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Wadi Hanifa Gas- Oil Plant - 50 piastre
expansion of the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) - 10 piastre
expansion of the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) - 5 piastre
expansion of the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) - 3 piastre
Holy Kaaba in Mecca - 10 piastre
New Arcade of Mecca Mosque - 3 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh - 8 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh - 5 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh -3 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Gas- Oil Plant - 100 piastre
Mosque of Prophet Mohammed - 2 piastre
Camels and Oil Derrick- 10 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Gas- Oil Plant - 10 piastre
Arabian Stallion - 10 piastre
Arabian Stallion - 4 piastre
New Arcade of Mecca Mosque - 10 piastre
the ruins of Madain Saleh (Hegra) - 7 piastre
the ruins of Madain Saleh (Hegra) - 4 piastre
the ruins of Madain Saleh (Hegra) - 10 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh -10 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh -7 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Dam near Riyadh - 6 piastre
Wadi Hanifa Gas- Oil Plant - 16 piastre
