Commemorative card for the holidays of 1443 AH
New Zealand Post issues commemorative card for Muslim holidays
New Zealand Post issued a commemorative card on April 6th for the Islamic holidays of 1443 AH, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, to congratulate the Muslim community. This is the first time such a greeting has been issued, reflecting New Zealand's openness to diverse cultures. Designed by Chris Jones, the card features four perforated stamps measuring 14.5 x 14.5 cm in denominations of NZ$1.5, 2.8, 3.6, and 6.5. The card itself measures 15 x 9 cm, and the stamps were issued in sheets of 25. Notably, each of the four stamps bears the phrase "Eid Mubarak" in a different Arabic script, designed by Pakistani calligrapher Muhammad Waqas and his wife, Samira Waqas.
NZ Post's latest stamp release not only celebrates Eid al-Fitr, the world's most popular Muslim festival but acknowledges Aotearoa New Zealand's diverse communities.
Featuring Arabic calligraphy over the silhouette of a mosque, as well as the Islamic year 1443 AH, the stamps celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The issue is titled 'Eid Mubarak', meaning 'Eid Blessings'.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is the first of the two official holidays celebrated in the Muslim community around the globe.
They are also the first Islamic art stamps to be issued by NZ Post.
Designed by Arabic calligraphy artists Muhammad Waqas and his wife Sameera Waqas, the bold metallic gold stamps are available now for pre-order – with a release date of 6 April.
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