Saudi authorities unveil commemorative Ramadan passport stamp

The stamp will be available to travelers at airports in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam throughout the month of Ramadan. (X/@AljawazatKSA)
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Updated 13 March 2024
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Saudi authorities unveil commemorative Ramadan passport stamp

RIYADH: A special passport stamp commemorating this year’s Ramadan season has been unveiled by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture.

The stamp, which was launched by the General Directorate of Passports, aims to “contribute to revitalizing the rich historical cultural heritage, customs, and traditions observed during the blessed month of Ramadan,” state news agency SPA said.

The stamp will be available to travelers at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam throughout the Muslim holy month.

The Ministry of Culture launched the Ramadan Season 1445 program throughout the Kingdom, which features activities to revive historical heritage through live cultural, entertainment and sports experiences.

It aims to promote “a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and moral heritage while showcasing pride and honor derived from the country’s historical roots to its present-day civilization,” SPA said.


What makes the Taif Rose such a precious fragrance product?

Perfume artisan involvement aligns with Jazan Festival’s initiative repositioning traditional crafts as dynamic. (SPA)
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What makes the Taif Rose such a precious fragrance product?

  • These farms produce nearly 550 million roses annually, all harvested during a brief season of no more than 45 days, from early March to the end of April

TAIF: Taif roses, renowned for their exceptional aroma and the meticulous care required in cultivation, harvesting, and processing, are among the Kingdom’s most valuable natural perfume products and stand out as prominent agricultural and cultural symbols deeply connected to the region’s heritage and tourism.

Taif rose farms, numbering over 910 and spread across Al-Hada, Al-Shafa, Wadi Muharram, Al-Wahat, Al-Wahit, and Wadi Liya, are home to approximately 1,144,000 rose bushes covering about 270 hectares of agricultural land. 

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Taif rose farms, numbering over 910 and spread across Al-Hada, Al-Shafa, Wadi Muharram, Al-Wahat, Al-Wahit, and Wadi Liya, are home to approximately 1,144,000 rose bushes covering about 270 hectares of agricultural land.

These farms produce nearly 550 million roses annually, all harvested during a brief season of no more than 45 days, from early March to the end of April.

This harvest yields around 20,000 tolas of Taif rose oil. Producing a single tola requires approximately 12,000 roses, which are picked manually at dawn and distilled within 24 hours to preserve the purity and quality of the scent before reaching the market.