Al Hajj 1407-1987
Issued in 1987 (1407 AH), this stamp commemorates Al-Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj is a fundamental religious obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey. Each year, millions of pilgrims from around the world gather to perform a series of rituals centered on the Kaaba within the Grand Mosque, symbolizing faith, devotion, equality, and unity among Muslims.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman recognized the profound spiritual significance of the Hajj and its central place in the lives of Muslims worldwide. The issue celebrated the values of faith, brotherhood, and religious devotion associated with the pilgrimage, while highlighting the enduring importance of the Hajj as one of the largest and most significant annual religious gatherings in the world.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Sultanate of Oman recognized the profound spiritual significance of the Hajj and its central place in the lives of Muslims worldwide. The issue celebrated the values of faith, brotherhood, and religious devotion associated with the pilgrimage, while highlighting the enduring importance of the Hajj as one of the largest and most significant annual religious gatherings in the world.