The Saudi Post has issued commemorative stamps of three and five riyals with pictures of the beautiful bird 'eagle' for the third edition of the King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival.
The falcon is of paramount importance in Saudi society, and people from all walks of life, both high and low, love to raise and hunt falcons.
According to the Saudi News Agency, the Saudi Postal Department has issued commemorative stamps in collaboration with the Saudi Falcon Club. It may be recalled that the third edition of the King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival will be held on November 28.
It is considered to be the largest international festival of its kind in the world. Owners of all countries from the Arabian Gulf will come to the festival and they will also bring their favorite eagles with them.
It is to be noted that the Saudi Postal Department issues commemorative stamps on the occasion of national, religious festivals, Hajj season, Islamic Arab and Gulf Summit conferences as well as major cultural, artistic and sports events.
