The Holy Hajj Ritual

This stamp commemorates the sacred annual Islamic pilgrimage, marking the Hajj season of $1398\text{ AH}$ (1978). The sprawling central illustration depicts thousands of white-clad pilgrims gathered on the plains of Mount Arafat (Jabal al-Rahmah), a cornerstone ritual of spiritual reflection and religious unity. In the top-left corner, an inset circle frames the holy Kaaba in Mecca, carrying a profound message of spiritual devotion, cultural heritage, and regional religious coordination. By celebrating this global event, the issue projects Oman’s deep connection to pan-Islamic institutions and traditional spiritual geography.