Ottoman Hejaz Railway Donation Ticket 1908 Sivas Saudi Arabia Hajj Mecca

Hejaz Railway Donation Ticket Sivas 1908

An original Hejaz Railway donation ticket valued at 1 kuruş, issued in Sivas on October 31, 1908 (18 Teşrin-i Evvel 1324).

The Hejaz Railway, built under Sultan Abdulhamid II, was one of the most ambitious projects of the late Ottoman Empire, intended to connect Damascus to the holy city of Medina and to serve the Muslim world. To fund its construction, the Sultan organized a vast fundraising campaign across the empire, issuing tickets like this as proof of contribution.

This piece is a tangible reminder of Ottoman public support for a monumental Islamic infrastructure project, and its Sivas origin adds regional historical value.

Key Features:

• Date: 1324 AH / 1908 AD

• Language: Ottoman Turkish

• Issued under Sultan Abdulhamid II

• Purpose: Funding the Hejaz Railway construction

• Historical significance: Religious, political, and cultural

• Condition: Very Good