New Zealand Post Celebrates Eid Mubarak

New Zealand Post Celebrates Eid Mubarak

New Zealand 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.

“Such initiatives are great examples of inclusivity and recognition of the minorities amongst us,” Muhammad says.

“We feel very blessed, proud and honoured that we have been part of this historic project. New Zealanders will be able to see the beauty of Islamic art through these stamps”.

• Issue Date:06.04.2022
• Designer:: Chris Jones, Graphetti & Waqas and Sameera, MW Calligraphy Art, Wellington, MattMa New Zealand
• Printer:Southern Colour Print, New Zealand
• Process:Lithography
• Colours:Four process colours plus Metalic Gold
• Size:35mm x 45mm (vertical)
• Values:$1.50, $2.80, $3.60 & $6.50