Page of Coran - El Sultan Barquq Mosque

Following the same historical theme as its counterparts, this stamp highlights the institutional birth of the Kingdom of Hejaz through a design that emphasizes geometric harmony and calligraphic authority. The central hexagonal frame contains the city name "Mecca al-Mukarramah," serving as both a functional postal marker and a powerful cultural statement regarding the city's status as the spiritual epicenter of the Arab world. The dense, overlapping scrollwork in the background reflects the sophisticated craft traditions of the Hejazi urban centers, such as Mecca and Jeddah, where such patterns were integral to woodcarving and architectural decoration. This stamp symbolizes the transition of the region’s identity from a late-Ottoman administrative territory to a self-determined Arab kingdom, utilizing indigenous artistic styles to project an image of stability and deep-rooted historical continuity to both local citizens and the international community.