Post Office and the Muslim “Holiday” stamp

In the summer of 2001, the U.S. Postal Service began sales of the first postage stamp honoring the country's Muslims. There are nearly 7 million Muslims living in the United States, and this stamp was issued to commemorate the two main Islamic holidays. Thus, it is properly known as the "Eid Stamp."

Eid is a generic Arabic term that means "holiday" or "festival." Islam recognizes two holidays, specifically known as Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Fast-Breaking) and Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). The Arabic script on the stamp says Eid Mubarak, or "Blessed Festival." This greeting can apply to either of the two celebrations.

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A page of 20 44–cent Eid special stamps is being sold.

On September 3, 2009, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service™ issued a 44–cent, Eid special stamp, designed/calligraphed by Mohamed Zakariya of Arlington, Virginia.

This stamp was first issued in 2001 with a 34–cent denomination, and with the same design, a 37–cent denomination in 2002, 39–cent denomination in 2006, 41–cent denomination in 2007, and 42–cent denomination in 2008.
Source: USPS

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Some have been called it the Muslim “Christmas” stamp. It of course is not related to Christmas. And while Obama may like them because they appease Islam Extremist, Obama did not order the stamp be sold. They have been created pre-9/11.

Do you have a problem with these stamps?
I don’t if the money stays with the post office.

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