National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia · 1964 · 10 sen
This stamp features a striking depiction of the Masjid Negara, the National Mosque of Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. The design highlights the mosque's distinctive 73-meter-high minaret and its 16-pointed star concrete main roof, which are iconic elements of modern Islamic architecture. The stamp was part of a definitive series showcasing Malaysian culture and development.
Issued in 1964, this stamp celebrates the newly independent nation of Malaysia, which was formed the previous year. The construction of the National Mosque, completed in 1965, symbolized the country's identity and aspirations as a modern Muslim nation.
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Photogravure
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