International Tourist Year 1967 - Adam's Tree - 100 fils

Issued in 1967 as part of the International Tourist Year 1967 series, this airmail stamp commemorates the Great Mosque of Samarra and its famous Malwiya (spiral) minaret, one of the most distinctive monuments of Islamic architecture. Constructed during the Abbasid Caliphate in the ninth century, the mosque was among the largest in the Islamic world at the time of its construction. The spiral minaret, with its unique ascending ramp, became an enduring symbol of Samarra and one of Iraq's most recognizable historical landmarks.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq highlighted the significance of its Islamic architectural heritage and promoted cultural tourism during International Tourist Year. The issue celebrated one of the masterpieces of Abbasid civilization and emphasized the importance of preserving historical monuments that reflect Iraq's central role in the history of Islamic culture and architecture.