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.
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.