Fire at the university library of Algiers - 4 buqsha

Issued in 1965, this stamp commemorates the fund established for the reconstruction of the Algerian National Library, which had been severely damaged by fire during the final years of Algeria's struggle for independence. Following independence in 1962, efforts were undertaken throughout the Arab world to help restore important cultural, educational, and scientific institutions that had suffered during the conflict. The reconstruction of the library became a symbol of Algeria's commitment to rebuilding its intellectual and cultural heritage.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Yemen Arab Republic (Y.A.R.) expressed solidarity with Algeria and supported efforts to preserve knowledge and cultural heritage. The issue highlighted the importance of libraries as centers of learning, education, and national memory, while emphasizing the value of Arab cooperation in safeguarding cultural institutions and promoting intellectual development for future generations.