USPS Unveils New Eid Stamp
2016-07-25 Mon
The United States Postal Service has unveiled a brand new stamp to recognize and celebrate the holy month of Ramzan.Released in an event at the Islamic Center of America (ICA) on Friday, June 10th, this ornate stamp commemorates two most important festivals or Eids in Islamic Calendar viz. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha which ends the Month of Ramzan.
The stamp is a forever stamp and has now become a part of USPS’ Holiday Celebrations series. The stamp features the design that evokes centuries of tradition. Created by world-renowned calligrapher Mohamed Zakaria of Arlington, the stamp features beautiful gold calligraphy and an olive branch.
The calligraphy delivers the message of Eidukum Mubarak which means “May your Eid be blessed”.
Latest News
-
Gold Pagoda of Vijaynagar Empire King Deva Raya I
2024-04-10 WedKing Deva Raya I of the Vijayanagara Empire was a patron of Kannada literature and architecture. He ...
-
Silver Denarius of Septimus Severus
2024-04-05 FriLucius Septimius Severus served as the Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. Severus sat on the throne o...
-
Extremely rare 'Malaharamari' type Gold Gadyana of King Guhalladeva-III Sold for INR 611000
2024-04-03 WedTribhuvanamalla, also known as Guhalladeva III, was the ruler of the Kadamba dynasty. His reign coin...
-
90 Years of RBI
2024-04-02 TueOn 1st April, PM #Modi unveiled a special commemorative coin marking 90 Years since the foundation o...
-
Silver Denarius of Julia Mamaea
2024-04-02 TueJulia Avita Mamaea, a Christian Syrian noblewoman, was the mother of Roman Emperor Alexander Severus...