Al-Kadhimayn Mosque- 30 fils

Al-Kadhimayn Mosque- 30 fils

Year
1963
Face Value
30
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 359
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 362
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 628

Technical Details

Colors
Orange
Size
22 x 26 mm
Perforation
12 x 11½
Printing
Recess
Printers
State Printing Works, Prague
This stamp depicts the Al-Kadhimayn Mosque in Baghdad, one of the most important religious sites in Iraq. The shrine is dedicated to the seventh and ninth Imams of Shia Islam, Musa al-Kadhim and Muhammad al-Jawad, and has long been a major destination for pilgrims from across the Islamic world. Over the centuries, the mosque has become a symbol of religious devotion and an important center of spiritual and cultural life.

By issuing this stamp, Iraq honors one of its most revered religious monuments and highlights the country's deep Islamic heritage. The issue recognizes the historical and cultural significance of Al-Kadhimayn Mosque while emphasizing its enduring role as a place of worship, pilgrimage, and community gathering.