Ramadan Festival (Mahrjan Ramadan)

Ramadan Festival (Mahrjan Ramadan)

Year
1962
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events, National Events

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 336
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 336
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 603

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14½ x 13½
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
German State Printing Works, Berlin
Issued in 1962, this stamp commemorates the Ramadan Festival, a cultural and religious celebration held during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The design depicts a traditional ceremonial procession with mounted participants carrying banners and decorations, reflecting the historical and cultural traditions associated with religious festivities in the Arab and Islamic world. Such events celebrated the spiritual, social, and communal values of Ramadan while preserving aspects of Iraq's cultural heritage.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq highlighted the religious and cultural significance of Ramadan in Iraqi society. The issue celebrated traditions of worship, community solidarity, and cultural expression, while recognizing the important role of religious festivals in preserving national heritage and strengthening social bonds among the population.